Polly Sue Goodwin

Polly Sue Goodwin, 60, of Lima, Ohio former resident of Berne, Indiana passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at her residence, after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer.

She was born on January 6, 1962, in Dover, Ohio to the late Rev. Walter G. Friedley and Sue (Rodgers) Friedley who survives.

Polly was united in marriage to Tim Goodwin on November 27, 1981, in Marion, Indiana.

She graduated from Marion High School class of 1980. Polly faithfully served her family as a homemaker.

She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Lima, Ohio where she served as the music leader.

Polly enjoyed traveling with her husband Tim, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren! She also enjoyed reading, crafts, photography, and swimming. She loved visiting the family cottage on Lake Leelanau in Michigan.

She is survived by her loving husband, Tim Goodwin of Lima, Ohio; son, Phillip (Channing) Goodwin of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Kathleen (Sean) Suggett of Stallings, North Carolina; mother, Sue Friedley of Marion, Ohio; two sisters, Amy (Merle) Shumway of Kokomo, Indiana and Beth Collins of Marion, Ohio; brother , Dr. Jonathan (Megan) Friedley of Marion, Ohio; four grandchildren, Aiden and Gwendolyn Suggett and Bennett & Gideon Goodwin.

Polly was preceded in death by her son, Ben Goodwin on August 29, 2009.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, First Missionary Church in Berne, Indiana with Pastor Rick Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow at M.R.E. Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed through the church website fmcberne.com.

Friends and family will be received from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne and one hour prior to services at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Relay for Life.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne.