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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Stacey Ann (Winch) Gooden of
4Springfield, who passed away on April 25, 2023; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden was born to John Morris and Lois
6(Ross) Winch in Springfield on August 31, 1950; she graduated
7from Springfield High School in 1968 and attended Western
8Illinois University; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden owned and operated Winch Floral
10Shop, which was in business in Springfield for over 100 years;
11for 40 years, she enjoyed making magnolia wreaths for the
12annual National American Legion Lincoln Pilgrimage from the
13Illinois State Capital to the Lincoln Tomb; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden served as a judge for the Illinois
15Skills Competition for several years; she was also a member of
16the Illinois State Floral Association, a Brownie scout leader,
17and a member of the Springfield Jaycee's Auxiliary, also known
18as "the Jayshees"; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden enjoyed attending her
20grandchildren's sporting events, tending to plants, playing
21board games, doing puzzles, shopping, attending many flower

 

 

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1conventions, and traveling to England, the Bahamas, Hawaii,
2and the Lake of the Ozarks; she was also an avid reader; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden was known for being generous to
4those in need and having a fondness for all animals; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden was preceded in death by her
6parents; her sister, Regina Oldbury; her brother, John Winch
7Jr.; and her honorary family, Ben and Ida Victor; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Stacey Gooden is survived by her daughters,
9Laurel (Terry) Castleman, Christina (Mark) Norman, and Molly
10Jo Gooden; her grandchildren, Micah, Caleb, and Isabelle
11Norman; her sisters, Diana Hemmenway, Veronica Winch, and
12Renee Bollinger; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins;
13therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
15ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
16Stacey Ann (Winch) Gooden and extend our sincere condolences
17to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be
18it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to the family of Stacey Gooden as an expression of
21our deepest sympathy.