Wilma “Billie” Goodew, 77, was called home to her heavenly Father on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Filled with fun, hugs and a great love for people, Billie had a smile that could light up a room and formed friendships everywhere she went.

She was born on Jan. 10, 1936, to Al and Lydia Koster in Sutherland, Iowa. Billie had nine brothers and sisters that loved her very much. Billie and Ray Goodew were united in marriage on March 5, 1954. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved spending time with her family and treasured having a house full of family and friends. She was referred to as “Grandma Cookie” due to a freezer full of her famous chocolate chip cookies.

She was deeply dedicated to God and she served Grace Lutheran Church in a multitude of ways, including as Sunday school coordinator and a home bound communion caregiver.

Billie was proceeded in death by her parents, in-laws, and an infant sister. She is survived by her husband of nearly 59 years, Ray; children, Dan and Debbie Goodew, Jeannie Goodew and Todd Johnson, Bob Goodew, Scott and Laurie Goodew, Sandy and Tony Titus; grandchildren (and their families), Mikey, Billie Jo, Phillip, Deana, Jacob, Katie, Danyel, Chris, Ashley, Alyssa, Tiffany, Jenny and Aimee; and great-grandchildren Ray, Robby, William, Danika, Sam, Calvin, Hunter, Dominic, Makayla, MaKenzee and Theodore.

In addition to her family, Billie was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services for Billie will be held Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church and Thursday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at: www.mayerfh.com. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.