Marsha Lillian (Goodwin) Kee

The Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Kee will be live streamed on the Facebook Page of Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor.

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Marsha Lillian Goodwin Kee, 82, was born on October 2, 1942 to Margaret Kennedy Goodwin Lewis Marshall Goodwin. She attended Durham Public Schools, graduating as salutatorian of the Hillside High School’s Class of 1960. She attended Spelman College and graduated in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She furthered her education at Atlanta University, earning a master’s degree also in Sociology. She was a teacher, mentor and friend to students, faculty and staff at North Carolina Central University. She was an enthusiastic fan of the NCCU football and basketball teams, showcasing her boisterous spirit on the sidelines and in the stands. She was a consistent and passionate supporter of student athletes and many of them called her “mom”.

Marsha also worked at the Office of State Personnel, NCM Capital, Sloan Financial Group, and Durham Business College. She made a lasting impact and is fondly remembered everywhere she worked.

Marsha was a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., scribe for 60 Forever (Hillside High School Class of 1960), and participated with social and travel groups that enjoyed going to out-of-town NCCU games. She had a gorgeous voice and sang with several choirs at St. Joseph AME Church.

Marsha transitioned to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother and her father and is survived by her cousins Sylvia Sloan Black (Frederick), Maceo Kennedy Sloan (Victoria) and William Jesse Kennedy IV; their children Frederick Harold Black Jr. (Jennifer), Maceo Samuel Sloan, Shana Sloan Sullivan, Malia Sloan Terry (Darrick), and Elisabeth Sloan Tannous (Oliver); god-son Bobby Wheeler (Zandra); and a host of other
cousins, friends and loved ones.

Marsha’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph AME Church, 2521 Fayetteville St., Durham NC 27707. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in her honor to the NCCU Athletics Department.

Marsha’s family wishes to extend deep gratitude to all of the caretakers who provided loving care for her at Duke Regional Hospital, Southpoint Rehabilitation Center, and Fayetteville Street Community Living Home.

Thank you also to Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor.

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