Anne Goldman

December 9, 1927 - August 16, 2007

A Celebration Of Life Memorial Service for Anne Goldman will be held Saturday, August 25, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church of DeLand. The Rev. Owen R. Stricklin will be officiating. Anne Goldman, 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at Florida Hospital DeLand.

Anne is survived by her daughter, Susan Anne Shuman Toole; Susan's husband, William L. Toole, Sr.; granddaughter, Devin Melissa Toole, all of DeLand; grandson, William L. Toole, Jr., Ellabell, GA; her daughter, Kay Shuman Hermeling, Kay's husband, Theodore A. Hermeling, Jr., Fairfax, VA; grandson, Allen Hermeling, Allen's wife, Megan Hermeling, Ashburn, VA; grandson, Christopher Hermeling, Bethesda, MD; Anne's son, William H. Shuman, III, his wife, Kathye Shuman, grandson, William H. Shuman, IV, and twin granddaughters, Emily Anne Shuman and Natalie Margaret Shuman, all of Waynesvil1e, NC. Anne is also survived by her beloved dog, Fluffy. She is survived by her sister, Clyde Black Chivers Laney and Clyde's husband, Carl Laney, Eugene, OR; and a sister-in-law, Angelyne Chivers, Dublin GA; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families. Anne was preceded in death by her mother, Jenny Clyde Black Chivers; her father, Otis Leaston Chivers, Sr.; her brother, Otis Leaston Chivers, Jr.; and her sisters, Amelia Jeanelle Chivers Wingard and Bonita June Chivers Garrison Bomboy.

Anne was born in Dublin, GA on December 9, 1927. The Black and Chivers families were prominent Georgia families that traced their heritage to pre-Civil War Between the States and the Battle of Atlanta. Family members participated in these historic wars. Anne was a member of Daughters of the American Confederacy (D.A.R.) of Georgia. Anne received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and her Master's Degree from the University of Georgia. She was an English Literature Professor in Georgia and also Chicago, IL. Anne lived many happy years with her husband, Dr. Stuart A. Goldman (now deceased) in Chicago. In Chicago they participated in many civic and social activities. Anne is survived in Chicago by many friends. Anne was a worldwide traveler.

In early 2006, Anne moved to DeLand, FL to live with her daughter, Susan, Susan's husband, Bill, and their daughter, Devin Toole. She delighted in returning to her Southern heritage and developed many friendships in DeLand. A special highlight for Anne was joining the First Methodist Church of DeLand. Anne will be remembered as a loving mother. Anne will also be remembered for her wit, her humor, her intelligence, and her unparalleled and fascinating conversations. In lieu of flowers, any memorial donations may be made to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (P.E.T.A.), the Humane Society, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.) or any charity of choice.

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