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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Mitzi Jean Goldstein, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, June 15, 2017, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Mitzi was born December 21, 1935, in Beattyville, Kentucky, the daughter of Arthur “Doc” and Carrie Alice (Kincaid) Abner. She married Richard Arthur Goldstein on March 22, 1957, in Decatur, and together they shared 48 years of marriage. Dick preceded her in death on May 3, 2005.
As an educator, Mitzi had many lasting memories that were made with students and friendships that were formed. She was instrumental in the formation of the Flora Academic Foundation and was still an ongoing advisor. Her commitment to education included helping mentor other teachers in writing skills. Mitzi’s faith was evident throughout her life. She was an active member of First Christian Church and a member of the Beau Knot Sunday School Class for over 35 years. She loved and enjoyed traveling, was a longtime participant of the Bridge Club, a Flora Wolves fan, and a big fan of Michael Jordan. Mitzi served as National President of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and was named the Flora Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2004. However, the joy of her life was her grandkids and extended to her great-grandkids.
She is survived by her children: Debbie Dawkins (husband Mark) of Xenia, Ross Goldstein (Holly Shock) of Olney, and Ron Goldstein (wife Prudy) of Flora; 7 grandchildren: Sean (Jackie) Dawkins, Crystal (Ryan) Ballard, Cody Dawkins, Toby Joseph (Lana) Goldstein, Carrie Goldstein, Isaac Goldstein, and Dawson Goldstein; 8 great-grandchildren: Hanna, Collyn, Miah, Will, Johnathon, Cora, Tucker, and Hadley; 1 brother: Tom (the late Carolyn) Abner of Flora; along with her beloved nieces and nephews, and some very special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and an infant brother: William.
A funeral service for Mitzi Goldstein will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Mitzi’s memory may be given to First Christian Church or Flora Academic Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Oct 27, 1934 - Apr 21, 2024
May 31, 1946 - Apr 20, 2024
Aug 8, 1939 - Apr 18, 2024
Jul 20, 1934 - Apr 14, 2024
Aug 31, 1955 - Apr 12, 2024
Prayers for the family. Such a great lady
Debbie, Sean, Crystal and Families: We are saddened to hear of Mitzi's passing. She was a good friend, a great person and a devoted educator. She is smiling that big smile in Heaven today! She will be missed by all who knew her. We will not be able to be there to celebrate her life as we are in Texas but we will be there in spirit. Please know y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP dear Mitzi
A truly fantastic woman, she was one of my favorite teachers. She helped to nurture my love of reading and writing in junior high, and was such an active part of our community. She will be missed.
No matter the venue, no matter the task . . . Mitzi was always a true professional. A fine lady!
To the family- my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mitzi was such a sweet and classy lady.
I missed seeing her at Unique Elegance. She was a wonderful lady!
We are so sorry for your loss. Mitzi was such a kind and caring person. She was such an inspiration for all her students. She wanted all to achieve good things. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Praying for God's comfort for you all! We will miss Mitzi! She was a wonderful and lived person!
Prayers to Mitzi's family. She will certainly be missed in so many ways. She was a pillar of the community, church, and schools.
Debbie, Ross, and Ron So sad to hear of your mothers passing. She will be dearly missed. Hugs and prayers to all. .
So sadden to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Mitzi was one of a kind. She had such a big heart. I really enjoyed working at the Jr. High during the time she taught there. She will be missed by all that knew her. Aleta
To one very special lady, who influnched my life forever! You are loved more than you know!
Our sympathy to Mitzi's family. She truly was an inspiring lady and will certainly be missed by our community.
I didn't known Mitzi as well as many others, but so enjoyed seeing her out and about, she was a breath of fresh air! I delivered a wreath she had ordered right before her surgery, I left my car running to go to the door. Thirty minutes later I remembered my car but she was so easy to talk to that I lost track of time and had such a nice visit! She so loved her family and I know you have wonderful memories!!
Our sincere sympathies to the Goldstein family, no words... but many many fond memories. We have been blessed to have had Mitzi as a friend, she was always a true class professional and much more to the community. She will be missed by many.
Mitzi carried a perpetual smile. I will also remember her holding "court" during lunch hour at the junior high where she reigned as "Queen Mother". She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mitzi. She was an amazing woman and always so classy. She was one of my favorite teachers and I have such great memories of her. She touched my life in many ways. Lots of prayers to the family. She will be missed!
I thought so much of her. I can hear her voice in my memories of her loving and caring ways. A friend to many. Her light shined bright.
Mitzi was an inspiration to everyone that met her. She will be greatly missed by all her knew her.
Extending our deepest sympathy to your family. Mitzi was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Sorry for your loss!
God bless you all as you cope with the loss of your mother and grandmother. Life will never be the same with her gone, but we're all better for having something so great to lose. Mitzi was above all else the consummate educator...whether sitting in her class, working along side her or walking with her as a friend, she taught us all so much! She will be missed, but her lessons of life live on in all who loved her.
Expressing sympathy to her family as they cope with the loss of such a great lady. I will greatly miss her friendship. As others have expressed, she was a very special person whom I respected and loved.
We were truly blessed to know Mitzi and to call her a friend.
Sean: I'll never forget the fun times we had with your grandpa and grandma. She always knew what we were up to when we spent the night 😊 Not only was she a good teacher, she was always good to me. I know how hard it is to lose a grandma and I'm sorry for you. She was so cool.
Mitzi was always smiling and cheerful. She always made you feel good just being around her. She will be missed in the community.
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed so much in our Community. She has left so many wonderful memories and achievements behind for us all. Hugs to you all.
Prayers for the whole family upon the loss of your beloved matriarch. She will be missed.
May "Our Sympathy" play on for you, dear Mitzi, my cherished Alpha Chi Omega sister. To her adored family, my heartfelt love and deepest sympathy in the profound loss of your beloved Matriarch. She loved each of you beyond measure. Godspeed, my life-loyal friend.
Mitzi - A beautiful soul inside and out! Reflecting on my many conversations with her, she usual made her point by starting "well you know Bill" and then deliver her summation. She was always concerned about her family and friends. She chose to make the world a better place. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mitzi has touched many lives during her lifetime.
Sorry for your loss. She was an wonderful woman.
Sending my prayers and condolences during this time of loss. I know Mitzi was a blessing to every life she touched. My heart goes out to the family. God Bless.
Mitzi you were such a great person, anytime I ever went to your house with Isaac you were so caring, always asking if I needed anything at all, you always had a glow to you that made everyone around you happy, you will be dearly missed by many.
Her rewards in heaven will be many. When God shows her all the faces she has impacted on earth, I'm sure even Mitzi will be surprised. She has fought a good fight and ran the race and planted many good seeds along the way. Oh, that we all could be a little more like her. You will be missed, Mitzi. God Bless.
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Mitzi's passing..she was a wonderful person..she still treated me like family after all these years..hugs and prayers to all of you ❤
Mitzi was a wonderful person. She was always so nice to me, and always was such a lady. She will be missed by many.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DEBBIE.
Sorry for your loss of a beautiful Lady, so sweet & helpful!
Sorry for your loss I know she will be sadly missed by many. She was always very pleasant to be around.
This lady always had a smile.She was always willing to help whereever she was needed.My heart goes out to the family.
Mitzi was a pleasure to know for us and all who met her. We will miss her and think of her often.
We got to know Mitzi & Dick through our friends Jon & Marge Wilson, and we always had a great time with them. We are very sorry for your loss, and our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Debbie, Ross and Ron: We were heartbroken to learn of your Mother's passing. A loss of a dear friend, who was always a joy to be with. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May they help sustain you through this time of sadness.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God blessings to you.
Will never forget Mitzi as our 6th grade teacher at Lincoln school with Jason and Michelle Abner. Alot of fun that year. Also saying hello to Mitzi on Sunday mornings at church. Will be dearly missed. Prayers are with the whole family!
Sorry to hear of Mitzi passing Her family are in my prayers
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss!! Beautiful picture of a lovely lady! and I had just recently caught up with her again - I knew her way back when in the Alpha Chi Alums! Prayers and Alpha Chi love are with all of you, Louise Ashby
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mitzi was such a wonderful person and great friend to my mom, dad and me. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts are with you.
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