1946-2025
Deronda Clements Goodman of Prattsville, Arkansas was born January 6, 1946 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, spending her childhood in Springhill, Louisiana. She was the daughter of the late Willie Bell Clements and Lorraine Corbell Clements. At a young age Deronda accepted Jesus as her Savior and she’s faithfully served Him since that day. If anyone wanted an example of what a Pastor’s wife should be, they wouldn’t have to look any further than Deronda. She was one of the kindest, most genuine people you’d ever meet. Her gentle, reassuring smile, coupled with her huge servant’s heart, helped countless numbers of people over many years look beyond their situation, allowing them to see Jesus much more clearly. She gladly accepted hugs over thanks or recognition. She supported her husband’s ministry as Pastor of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. To say she cherished her family would be a huge understatement. Being Don’s best friend and wife for 58 years, mom to their four children, and Granny to the grandchildren and great grandchildren was the greatest joy of her life. She felt that Individually they were each a huge blessing, and collectively they were the greatest gift God could ever have given her. Although we grieve her death, at the same time we celebrate the fact that her faith has truly become sight today.
Mrs. Goodman died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 79. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Charlie Ann Pearson and her brothers Derrell Clements and Loy Clements.
She is survived by her husband, Don Goodman of Prattsville; sons, Tim Goodman of Fort Smith, David Goodman (Karrie) of Arkadelphia, Jeff Goodman (Sarah) of Prattsville; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Pearson (Billy “Casper”) of Prattsville; sister-in-law, Cheryl Clements of Texas; 9 grandchildren, Addy Murphree (Price), Gabe Goodman (Ainsley), AJ Goodman (Breanna), Ellie Sutterfield, Silas Goodman, Will Goodman, Katy Beth Pearson, Caroline Goodman, Max Pearson; great grandchildren, Rory Goodman, Kit Murphree. She is also survived by numerous other extended family members and friends and her Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church family.
Visitation will be Sunday, 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Neal Hollinger and Bro. John Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers are her grandsons, Gabe Goodman, AJ Goodman, Silas Goodman, Will Goodman, Max Pearson, and Price Murphree.
Memorials may be made to Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 128, Prattsville, Arkansas 72129
