Pastor Dorothy Goodman

Pastor Dorothy Mae Goodman was born October 28, 1929 to the late General Lee Bumpass and Sarah Adele Rice of Oxford, North Carolina. She graciously departed this life on April 7, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Pastor Goodman was educated in Oxford, North Carolina where she attended Smutty Branch School. She left North Carolina at the age of eighteen and made Baltimore, Maryland her permanent place of residence. She later met and united with the late, Marion Titus. Out of this union there were three children. She later united with the late, Willie Goodman, and out of this union came two children. In the year of 1971, Pastor Goodman took on the role of a foster parent. Pastor Goodman’s Christian journey began in North Carolina at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church. As she continued to grow in the faith, she held many offices in ministry. In 1985, Pastor Goodman was ordained under the leadership of Bishop Edward Stancil. She became founder and pastor of Prayer House for All People. In 1994, she later became Associate Pastor at The Philadelphia Church of God Seventh Day. Pastor Goodman could light up a room with her contagious smile, which was her opportunity to minister. Everyone that came in contact with Pastor Goodman knew she loved the Lord. She was a true worshiper. Pastor Goodman’s favorite song was “Down in My Soul”. She also was a member of the Golden Girls Gospel Group. Pastor Goodman was lovingly known to everyone as Mother Goodman. She was a very loving and compassionate woman of God. She enjoyed interacting with others, gardening, cooking and baking. Pastor also enjoyed dressing well. She was well loved and respected in her community, and well known as “Queen”, at the Overlea Rehabilitation Center. Her first born son, Willie Titus Jr. preceded her in death. Pastor Goodman leaves to cherish her loving memory: Marian Pope, Lorine Ward, Teresa Hamlet, Gregory Goodman, Roxanne Simpson; two daughters-in-law, Lisa Titus and Crystal Goodman; three sisters, Betty Satisfield, Esther Kelly and Ida Black; brother, Charles Bumpass; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Bumpass and Diane Bumpass; twelve grandchildren, twenty-six greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; Marie Downy who was very attentive during her time of illness; her best friend, Pastor Yvonne Tate; and a great host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Pastor Dorothy Goodman

October 28, 1929 - April 7, 2017