Gwendolyn Mae (Miller) Goodwin, 77, was born on April 13, 1948, in Dumas, Texas to J.R. Miller and Wanda (Evans) Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Elden Goodwin; brothers, Roy Junior Miller, Jimmy Miller and sister, Betty Ruth Hansche-Brown.

Gwen had lived in the Sawyer area since 1978. She graduated from Panola High School, Class of 1968 and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. Gwen married the love of her life, Bob Goodwin, on May 30, 1970 in Wilburton, Oklahoma. She was a dedicated teacher at Fort Towson Schools for 15 years, where she touched many young lives through her work. Together, with her husband, Bob, they later owned and operated Harbor's Store in Sawyer for many years.

Beyond her professional career, Gwen was an excellent seamstress. She enjoyed making clothes for her children when they were growing up and she was also a very good cook; baking being her specialty. Gwen had a special spicy and witty personality and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She loved the Lord and sharing the gospel with her friends and family. Above all else, Gwen loved her family fiercely and her memory will live on in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known her.

Gwen is survived by husband, Bob Goodwin of the home; daughters, Sandy Lindamood and husband, Tim and Theresa Goodwin; grandchildren, Nikki Bailey, Michael Bailey, Sierra Vandenburg and Jalyn Vaughn and husband, Hunter; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Pete  Miller and wife, Marilyn, David Miller and wife, Marilou and Don Miller and wife, Shawna; sister Wanda Winters and husband, Mark along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, friends and loved ones.