Lisa D. "Taco" Goodwin, 63, Marion, passed away at 6:22 am on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, March 24, 1961, to the late Ignacio and Mary (Garza) Flores and was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.
Lisa graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1979. She began working at the Gas City K-Mart soon after and that is where she met her husband, Tom, whom she married on May 4, 1985. Tom and Lisa recently celebrated 39 years of marriage.
In addition to her loving husband, Thomas Goodwin of Marion, survivors include her son, Mike Goodwin; siblings, Emmett (Julie) Flores, Igancio (Sonny, wife Debbie) Flores, Jr., Juanita (Bill) Prus; brother-in-law, Rick (Dina) Goodwin; nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Bryan) Holt, Melanie (David) Fred, Susy (John) Masterson, Todd Ciscell, Jennifer (Duane) Loomis, E.J. (Mandy) Flores, Lauren Flores; several great nieces and nephews; great-great niece and nephews; as well as aunts, Rosie Garza, Olga Durieux, Virgie Underwood, Lucy Flores; and numerous cousins; as well as friends.
Her parents were the founders of Flores Mexican Foods which began as a taco stand. Lisa, along with her family members, operated the taco stand and with much hard work, determination and grit, they turned their dream into a reality when they opened Flores Mexican Restaurant which they operated proudly for 22 years.
She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband, movies with family and friends, swimming, had a passion for music and dance as well as a love for hosting and attending family get togethers.
Those who were fortunate enough to know Lisa recognized her zest for life, her charismatic personality, and her servant's heart. She was often the life of the party wherever she went, and she made you feel like you were the most important person when you were in her presence. Lisa had a fun-loving, comedic spirit and was generous not only with her time and talents but her heart as well. She knew no stranger and was the first to offer those in need a warm meal and place to stay, or employment; her heart had no end.
Lisa loved her family; she was proud of each one, she adored her friends, and she will be missed by many. To know Lisa was to love her, to be loved by her was profound.
The family will receive visitors from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St, Gas City, IN.
Following the time of visitation, a graveside service to celebrate Lisa's life will begin at 3:00 pm at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society 505 S. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46953.
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