Story by Celeste Ryan Blyden
We are deeply saddened to share that Goldie Louis passed away last evening from complications following a stroke she suffered on February 21.
Goldie, a cheerful, caring, dedicated Christian, served in the Columbia Union Conference office for 16 years. Prior to that she worked at ADRA and earlier for the Columbia Federal Credit Union.
“Goldie was one of the most friendly people – always interested in knowing how we are doing, always affirming, always initiating prayer for someone who was hurting or in need,” says Dave Weigley, Columbia Union president. “She will be terribly missed in our office family.”
During her years at the Union, Goldie worked for the Columbia Union Revolving Fund as administrative assistant/junior accountant, responsible for bank account reconciliation, notes receivable and payable, and preparing materials for board meetings.
“Goldie was very friendly, organized and performed her duties with excellence. Her attention to detail and willingness to take on extra duties provided immeasurable service to CURF and the Union, says Emmanuel Asiedu, CURF secretary/treasurer. “She always put our members and the churches, schools and other entities we serve first.”
Peggy Lee, who retired as CURF secretary/treasurer in 2015 and who hired Goldie, remembers her fondly: “She had an ever-present, infectious smile. She was extremely loyal, helping coworkers and friends. She was one of the first to visit a friend in the hospital, take a meal to a friend who was sick, do something to help.”
At the office, Goldie faithfully participated in and often led worship on Monday mornings, sharing many prayer requests or leading out in our seasons of prayer. She was also very involved in several area churches, most recently, the Beacon Light church in Annapolis, Md. Over the years, she served as treasurer, assistant treasurer, women’s ministries director, on the fellowship dinner committee and in various other capacities.
Now her husband, Joseph, daughters Pamela and Francesca, and grandchildren will need our prayers and support as they face the terrible and sudden loss of our beloved Goldie.
Information about a service for Goldie will be shared when it becomes available.