Mrs. Ida Mae McLaughlin

Obituary For Mrs. Ida Mae McLaughlin

Ida Mae Gooden McLaughlin was born on June 14, 1938 in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Charlie Ben Gooden Senior and Nettie Bell Gooden. Ida was the second eldest of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charlie Ben Gooden Jr. and two sisters, Diane Gooden and Martha Ann Harris. She attended Mother Mary Mission. She furthered her education at Blakely Business School and Georgia State University. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of over 30 years, Samuel “Vann” McLaughlin.

She gave her life to Christ at an early age. Ida joined Tabernacle Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend E.H. Dorsey. She served as a Deaconess , as a member of the Trustee Board and as the president of the TBC usherettes for 30 years. In 2005, Ida moved her membership to Zion Hill Baptist Church under the pastoral Leadership of Pastor Aaron L. Parker PH.D. At Zion Hill she served on the senior usher board for 15 years. She was also a member of the June Birth Club and the Missionary Society.

After 30 years of dedicated service, Ida retired from the United States Postal Service in January 1998. At the time of her retirement, she served as the Postmaster of Scottsdale, GA. After retiring from the Post Office, Ida became a water fitness instructor and a lifeguard at Helene S. Mills Senior Citizen Facility. She served as a water fitness instructor for 16 years before retiring for the second time. Ida was a member of Toastmaster’s International and served as District 14 Governor for many years. Ida had a passion for travel and was affectionally called “Mustang Sally” by her family because she was always on the go. She served as one of the officers of the Darnell Travel Club. Ida visited 45 of the 50 states along with countless other countries.

She leaves to cherish her memory; one daughter, Yolanda Rome, Four grandchildren; Ayana T. Harvey, Afton S. Norris (Sulean), Latavia S. Norris and R. Jabari Rome, Four great grandchildren; Autumn L. Davis, Summer K. Norris, Giancarlo A. Houston and Cayden S. Houston. Two sisters; Mary E. Stringfield and Sandra G. Mathis. One brother; Charles E. Gooden (Juanita). One sister in law; Alice Johnson, A special devoted niece; Shelia Gooden and a host of other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Private Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. McLaughlin will be Saturday, August 8, 2020 @ 10:00AM.

Viewing will be Friday from 2-6PM.

Live Stream: https://youtu.be/WQNYLPUbz4E

Interment: Westview Cemetery

Due to the spread of COVID-19, we are requesting that everyone wear a mask.

Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 404-758-1731.

Honor the life of Mrs. Ida Mae McLaughlin

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