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Diana G. Coley

Macon, GA, USA

August 3, 1950 - October 26, 2020

Aug 3, 1950 - Oct 26, 2020

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Celebrating the Life of
Diana G. Coley

Saturday, November 7, 2020
2:00 PM
Christ Temple All Cultures Ministries
3112 Hollis Road
Macon, Georgia 31206
Bishop Emmett Bright officiating.

Obituary

Diana G. Coley was born August 3, 1950, to the late James C. and Hattie Mae Goodwin in Macon, Georgia. At the age of 70, she entered eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020.

She was predeceased by her mother, Hattie Mae Goodwin (2008); niece, Yolanda "Yoki" Goodwin (2008); her sister, Yvonne Goodwin (2013); and sister, Gail Leach (2019). She is survived by brothers - Abdussaboor Shamsuddeen of Oakwood, GA; Willie Goodwin of California; and Arvin Goodwin of Athens, GA.

Diana adored thirteen grandchildren ( Neisha, Silicia, Leanna, Ivory, Phillip, Christian, Antwon, Kathryn, Daniel, Angel, Ashunti, Isaiah, and Kalia. As well as 3 great-grandchildren (Khalil, Alvin, and Leonna). Diana also leaves goddaughter Kishara Prince, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Diana’s enthusiastic commitment to ministry led her to serve/volunteer in various areas throughout the years. She served as seamstress for pastors, dance teams, and drama departments; she assisted and led many fundraisers; fed the homeless, assisted in food and clothing drives, and a variety of other areas making it her mission to improve the lives of others.

She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and leaves to cherish her memories: daughter - Percy Q. Goodwin of Gainesville, GA; son - Feliciano F. Goodwin (Nandranie S. Goodwin) of Buford, GA; daughter - Keshia L. Williams (Juan Williams) of Warner Robins, GA; and daughter - Cheryl D. Goodwin of Macon, GA.

Romans 8:38
By far, the most honorable thing about Mommy was her exceptional faith in God...it was unwavering. Faith was her most powerful weapon and she wielded it relentlessly. Many grew to love and trust the scars that had for so long caused her shame and doubt. Equipped with unforeseen wisdom and foresight, Mommy exposed these scars to aid others in their quest for healing and restoration. Hers was a life of giving what she so desperately needed - unconditional love, nonjudgmental understanding, and the freedom to just "be".

It is often said that we should not take the advice of those who have made mistakes in the areas we seek counsel. However, I pose the question…who would be better? The world is filled with a myriad of atrocities: a global pandemic (COVID-19), a surge in mental illness, joblessness, wildfires, racial injustices, a polarized presidential election… Pain and suffering has intensified.

Mommy had a gift of finding plants that were nearly dead. To the average person (like me), there would be no hope. Then in a month or two, the plant would be unrecognizable, flourishing, full of life, beautiful. God equipped Mommy to be a wounded healer. Just as Jesus was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and wounded for our healing (Isaiah 53:5), she too was God’s source to lead others to heal through the things she suffered. God has called her to glory.

You will forever be in our hearts Mommy - We love and miss you.

There will be a going home celebration on November 7, 2020, at Christ Temple All Cultures Ministries
3112 Hollis Road
Macon, Georgia 31206

Eulogy
Bishop Emmett W. Bright

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