Alma Sue Goodlett

Alma Sue Goodlett, 86, of Beaufort, SC, passed away peacefully at The Oaks on August 29, 2025. Alma “Sue” was born on June 3, 1939, in Greenville, SC, to James Henry Hanvey and Nellie Lee Ward. She attended Tigerville School through the 8th grade. With exception for time abroad on military deployments with her husband Bill, she lived most of her life in Northern Greenville County. She began working at Piedmont Shirt as a teen and later retired from Steel Heddle after more than 20 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Perry Goodlett. Surviving are three daughters: Donna Garland of Greer, Becky Chism of Taylors, and Barbie (Paul) Carroll of Beaufort: four grandchildren: Heather (Andrew) Ells of Greenville, Jonathan (Mary Elizabeth) Carroll of Florence, David (Becky) Carroll of Travelers Rest, and Joshua Carroll of Beaufort; six cherished great-grandchildren are Zachary, Graycie, Waylon, Grayson, Rosie, and Walker. While most knew her as Sue, her favorite name was what her beloved grandchildren called her-Nana. Sue was a loving and dedicated wife to Bill, and together they built a family who cherished her. She enjoyed hosting family and friends for her country-style cooking-especially her famous cornbread. Sue found her Church home at Calvary First Baptist Church in July 2010 where she regularly attended until her move to Beaufort in 2020. After her move she received cards from fellow members and faithfully read the weekly bulletins. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Nick Dardes for his loving care for Nana over the last five years as well as the staff of the BMH ED and the entire staff at MUSC including Drs. Nancy Hagood, Pamela Pride, and Michael Vinzani. She was loved and cared by Amy Slinkard and staff at The Oaks of Beaufort as well as her new “best friend” Beverly Shelton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary (6714 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, South Carolina). Visitation will be followed by a funeral service in The Howze Mortuary Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. (1901 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, South Carolina). In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Calvary First Baptist Church, (11 Tampa Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29690) in Sue’s memory.

Alma Sue Goodlett

June 3, 1939 - August 29, 2025