Goldabell (Goldie) Alice Mews, 88, was called home to our heavenly Father on November 18, 2023, with her family by her side.

Goldie was born June 13, 1935 to Albert and Hilda (Schorer) Genett of Spencer WI, the second of seven siblings.

Her life began with working the family farm in Spencer and led to her graduation from Spencer High School.

Goldie started her family in Marshfield, WI prior to moving to the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Her life involved working for area businesses and services on the WI Selective Service Board. She also volunteered her time to area shelters as one of the originators of the Wisconsin Rapids Women's Shelter.

Through the years, she provided house cleaning services for various hotels and business owners. She dedicated countless, selfless hours caring for home bound individuals during the years she also drove area school bus.

Goldie had an unwavering desire to help anyone in need, including being an area school crossing guard. In her spare time, she enjoyed writing columns for area newspapers and knitting blankets or articles of clothing for those in need.

Goldie loved social events in area concerts to ballroom dancing. She also practiced her devotion to faith weekly.

After her retirement from Schreiber Foods of Wisconsin Rapids, Goldie enjoyed traveling and spending time with close family and friends.

Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, extended family and son, Terry Mews.

She is survived by daughter, Debbie Mews of Necedah and two sons, Timm (Patty) Mews of Marshfield and Tom (Elaine Clapero) Mews of Wisconsin Rapids. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Zachariah Mews, Erin Mews, Amy Mews, Lyric Mews, Charlotte Mews and Maverick Mews.

She is also survived by her two sisters, Susie and Janet and brother Jeff and many nieces and nephews.

By Goldie's wishes, a private family ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at John J Buettgen Funeral Home, 631 E. Grand Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow to Restlawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations will be put towards local food drives.

The family would like to thank those home care providers past and present that helped in the years up to her passing.

John J Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at HonorOne.com.