ROCKY MOUNT - Phyllis Ruth Roberts Goodwin, 79, passed away on May 11, 2025. Born on June 19, 1945, in Englewood, New Jersey, Phyllis was the daughter of Claude Martine Roberts and Ruth VanSant Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Horace "Bud" Roberts and John "Jack" Roberts.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 59 years, Earl Henry Goodwin; her son, Carroll David Goodwin (Mary) of Clayton; her daughters, Ruth Goodwin Ayers of Raleigh and Mary Ann Goodwin Jernigan (Clint) of Garner; six grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors at the Jernigan Residence, Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 12-3 p.m., 104 Hogan Drive, Garner.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.