Mildred

Goodrum-Barkley

Mrs. Mildred Goodrum-Barkley of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Grady's Memorial Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Barkley will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Wilma Hastings is the Officiating Pastor, and Rev. Charles Dumas, Jr., is the Eulogist.

FULL OBITUARY WILL FOLLOW.

Mrs. Mildred Goodrum Barkley was born on May 6, 1939, to the union of James and Evangeline Goodrum in Jackson, Georgia. She received her formal education at Henderson High School in Jackson, Georgia.

Mrs. Mildred accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Coleman Clark AME Church where she served as church secretary.

On June 16, 1962, Mrs. Mildred Goodrum united in holy matrimony with Mr. Roy Barkley in Jackson, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 2 wonderful sons.

Mrs. Mildred was employed by Springs Industries as a Quality Inspector for 40 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed gardening and playing with her grandchildren.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Mrs. Mildred Goodrum Barkley unexpectedly departed this life and was granted her angel wings to rejoin her Heavenly family. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Barkley; parents, James and Evangeline Goodrum; sister, Minnie Head; and granddaughter, Dr. Deenika G. Barkley.

Mrs. Mildred Goodrum Barkley leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her sons, Charles Barkley and Gary (Denise) Barkley; stepdaughter, Gwendolyn Carson; grandsons, Brandon Barkley and Jenvoris Barkley; granddaughters, Shaketa (Ernest) Hughley and Jacinta Halloway; great grandson, Jaidyn Barkley; great granddaughters, Olwia Tyson, Kendra Thomas and Harmoni Stuckman; sister in-law, Laura Barkley; and brother in-law, Joseph Head. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.