Rachel Ruth Goodwin (Taylor)

Rachel Ruth Goodwin (Taylor), 81, transitioned from this life on Monday, January 5, 2026 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Rachel was born on May 3, 1944 in West Virginia and migrated to Lorain, Ohio with her family in 1954. She was the 12th of her parents' 16 beautiful children. She attended Clearview schools, later earned her GED, and graduated from LCCC with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Her quest for knowledge and passion for nurturing young minds led her to pursue a career in teaching at Lorain County Community Action Agency Head Start which lasted 38 years. During her time there, she was a founding member and also served as President of her local SEIU 1199 chapter.

At a young age, Rachel gave her life to Christ and has been a devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church since moving to Lorain. She served both as a Pastor’s Aide and on the Mother’s Board while remaining active in the women’s ministry. She most enjoyed teaching, spreading the love of God, and spending time with her family.

Rachel leaves to cherish her memory her four beloved children Kathryn Carson of Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Goodwin, Grover Goodwin Jr., and Delibra (Dimitrius) Lovett, all of Lorain, her siblings Leonard (Joyce) Taylor and Velma Kimbro of Elyria, Ohio and Harold Taylor of Minnesota, special son Andre Thomas of Columbus, Ohio, special niece Yolanda Kimbro of Sandusky, Ohio, special nephew James “Cat Daddy” Simmons of Lorain, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.

Rachel was preceded into death by her husband Grover Goodwin Sr., her parents Richard Taylor Sr. and Rachel (née Moon) Taylor, her brothers Robert Taylor Sr., Carl Taylor Sr., Riley Taylor Sr., Elder Richard L. Taylor, Douglas Taylor, and James Taylor, her sisters Jerline Taylor, Lillie Simmons, Carolyn Moore, Minister Carol Merchant, Hattie Davis, and Betty Fluker, her grandsons Shontorian Lovett and Toriano Goodwin Sr., her granddaughters Kisha Williams and Bridgette Gault, and her life partner Owen Williams Sr.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 11 AM until the time of service at 12 noon at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home and Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Rd., Lorain OH 44053. Following will be burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio.