Edwina Anne McDuffie Goodman (1930–2015) was a beloved vocalist, musician, and watercolor artist whose creative gifts enriched her community for decades. Born in Nettleton, Mississippi, she studied voice at Belhaven College and later earned a master’s degree in music from Mississippi College. She was renowned regionally for her voice and was often a featured soloist with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, the Mississippi Opera, and the Chancel Choir of Galloway.

At age 50, Goodman discovered a passion for watercolor, studying under nationally recognized artist John Gaddis. Over the next 25 years, she became a prolific, award-winning painter, exhibiting widely across the South and earning numerous honors, including multiple “Best in Show” awards. She served as president of the Mississippi Watercolor Society and was long represented by Brown’s Fine Art Gallery.

Goodman especially cherished painting from her studio in Highlands, North Carolina, where she and her husband, Bill, spent many summers. In 2011, she published Singing on Canvas, a memoir celebrating her art, faith, and cherished Christmas paintings.

Known to her grandchildren as “Mame,” Edwina was remembered for her joyful spirit, deep faith, love of family, and boundless creativity. Her work lives on in private and public collections nationwide, including 20 works now in the permanent collection of her beloved church, Galloway.

From March 26 through April 18, a selection of her paintings will be exhibited and offered for sale at Brown’s Framing and Fine Art, with an opening reception being held Thursday evening, March 26, from 5pm to 7pm. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the mission of Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.