Jettie Lee Goodman, 91, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at Brickyard Healthcare in Valparaiso, IN with family by her side.

 

She was born November 6th, 1931, in Salem, Arkansas, the daughter of J.T. Clanton and Hattie (Jones) Clanton.

 

In 1943, Jettie moved from Lake City, Arkansas to the La Porte area. On February 14th, 1948, in La Porte, she married Charles L. Goodman. Together they enjoyed traveling especially to their weekend home on the river. Jettie was a member of the La Porte Assembly of God. She had a passion for collecting rocks and found joy in mowing her lawn on her riding lawn mower and strolling through garage sales. She enjoyed listening to old country classics and enjoyed listening to Janis Joplin. She took great pride in her family and grandchildren. 

 

She is survived by her daughter, Anita Jackowicz of Hudson Lake, IN; son, Eric (Kathy Underwood) Goodman of La Porte, IN; brother Billy Joe (Diane) Clanton of Illinois; daughter-in-law Sandy Goodman of La Porte, IN; seventeen grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  

 

Jettie was preceded in death by her parents; sons, John Goodman and Charles Goodman; daughter, Diane Volk, and brothers, Wallace Clanton, Harold Clanton, Mack Clanton, and Clifton Clanton.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Avenue, La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends Tuesday, January 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, on Wednesday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Hines, officiating.  Interment will follow at Rolling Prairie Cemetery in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. A lunch will be provided at the Assembly Church of God on Boyd boulevard after the burial.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.