Lavanna Lynn Goodman, 83, of Harlan, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Tri-Cities Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cumberland.

Lavanna was born May 5, 1942, in Harlan to the late Leonard Goodman and Lavelle Goodman Childers.  She firmly believed in the Pentecostal faith and was a founding member and supporter of the Coxton Faith Tabernacle under the leadership of Reverend Stan and Carolyn Nicely.

She was an anointed musician and gave her talents to GOD's service. She enjoyed playing the organ, piano, guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo, and even the harmonica.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reverend J.P. and Lola Morgan, who raised her; her siblings: Connie Faye North and James (Jim) Goodman; a nephew, Scotty J. Huff; her aunt and uncle, Louise and Fred Williams; many other family members; and her best friend, Wanda Jean Brumfield.

She is survived by many cousins: Clara Blevins and family, Freddie Branson and family: nieces: Ginger Goodman, Kimberly Doyle and family; nephews: Bobby Huff and family, Ricky Goodman, Doyle Goodman, Jeff Huff, and Harold Huff, Jr. She is also survived by the Brumfield family of West Virginia.

Visitation for Lavanna will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Coxton Faith Tabernacle, Coxton, KY beginning at 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Brother Stan Nicely, Jr. and Brother Greg Abraham will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Until we meet again in Heaven, we will miss you, Nannie.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lavanna Goodman.