ALL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS SUBMITTED & CREATED
BY LAURIE HAMMONDS
(Daughter of Alicia Goodson-Hammonds)
Brunch Celebrating Paulette's Milestone, but also,
Honoring the Goodson Women
Held on September 27, 2025 – Hosted by her beautiful daughter, Nicole
We had an amazing time, didn't miss the men at all! Well I suppose I should speak for myself, lol.. 😉Teasing. I missed cousin KEN😁
This celebration would spark the desire to get together again, and so we did. ♥️
Cousin Alicia who must have had bubble gum balls on both sides of her mouth🤦
Sister Carolyn Confirming -What you need sis? 🫣HUH? Please Ask Nikki
(I'm 80 today- IDK) Smiles!!
Sheila jokes that she was the “bad child” who got sent down South to stay with Grandma. Now, she keeps singing at every family event—hoping Jesus will forgive her (Teasing! 😄).
Aunt Rosiland has reminded her many times that wasn’t the reason… but if sending her down there now were still an option, I’d happily pay for the bus ticket! 😆
Allegedly, it was Paulette who asked her to sing—and so she did. ♥️
Sheila truly has a good heart and a beautiful soul.
Aunt Rosiland – Speaking from the Heart
Aunt Rosiland took the floor with her usual grace, sharing how deeply she loves each and every one of us. She offered a beautiful blend of family history, personal memories, and—true to form—a little political commentary too.
Let’s just say, she didn’t hold back when it came to calling out how America seriously messed up with that vote. 😬
But in true Aunt Rosiland fashion, she brought it all back to love, legacy, and staying connected, reminding us that family is where our strength begins. 💕
Carolyn & Alicia
Daughters of brothers Ulysses and Willie Goodson
Alicia & Sandy
(Daughter-in-Law-to the Late Harriette Goodson Hemby)
Married to Ken Hemby
Alicia & the Baby - Youngest Daughter to Hubert & Mattie Goodson
Alicia & Youngest daughter - my baby Laurie Francis Hammonds
Venue, Prayer, & A Walk Through Goodson History
The setting was perfect, from the welcoming atmosphere to the heartfelt prayer and a meaningful review of our Goodson family history.
Well done!
My daughter Laurie was especially moved, excited, inspired, and now more connected than ever to her roots. She’s eager to learn more about her family and the legacy she’s a part of. 💕
Paulettes Celebration on Video - Edited and Captured by Laurie Hammonds ( Daughter of Alicia Goodson)
If there are more photos that you would like to share for our future generations please submit them. I know there were others there that unfortunately were not captured by Laurie, but if you have something to contribute by all means send them to aliciagdsn@gmail.com