Naomi G. Gooderham

Naomi G. Gooderham, 91, of Crown City, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.  She was born on November 19, 1933 to the late Stanley and Bessie Dillon Swain.  Naomi married William Gooderham on October 13, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her husband William in 2012; son, Gregory Gooderham (1997); daughter, Kimberly Miller (2020); granddaughter, Natalie Bess Matthews (1995); and great granddaughters, Lennox Rae and Landry Beth Ours (2023).  Naomi was also preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Orman, and Nelson and sisters, Bertha, Wanda, and Aldean.

Naomi is survived by her daughter, Beth (Marty) Matthews; grandchildren, Melissa (Barry) Call, Beau (Stacie) Miller, Morgan (Daniel) Ours, and Nick Matthews; great grandchildren, Courtney Vollborn, Cody Call, Cory Call, Carson Call, Hollis Ours, Maddie Miller, Holden Ours, and Titus Miller; great great grandchildren, Bryceton Vollborn, Colton Vollborn, Hudson Vollborn, and Emmalee Vollborn; brother, Verlin (Joann) Swain; sister, Nelda Smith; sister-in-law, Evelyn Swain; and special friends, Linda Fulks, Sue Blain, and “Her Girl” Cheree Hunt.

Naomi was a member of Crown City Wesleyan Church.  She was a graduate in the first graduating class of Fairland High School in 1950.  Naomi is exactly where she worked her whole life to be.  She left this world, worshipping her Savior until her last breath.

The funeral service for Naomi will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Crown City Wesleyan Church with Pastor Junior Preston officiating.  Her burial will follow in Crown City Cemetery.  Friends and family may call on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home.

Naomi’s family would like to express a special thanks to Holzer Hospice, especially Victoria, Kelly, and Janet.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holzer Hospice.