Mary E. (Goodwin) Cooney, 76, passed away on November 20, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital. Mary was born in Mt. Vernon on August 23, 1946, the daughter of William and Bessie (Willingham) Goodwin. She was married to William J Cooney, who preceded her in death in 2007.  

Mary graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1964 and went on to attend and graduate college at USI. She went on to spend several years being a special education teacher. She had a special place in her heart and did lots of work for people with disabilities. She also loved to write stories, and poems, reading, studying the Bible, and puzzle books. She was a fierce friend, loved her family, and adored her grandchildren. But most importantly, she loved the Lord.  

Mary is survived by her son, Kyle (Jennifer) Cooney; grandchildren, Kelsey Duncan, Tyler Cash, Ally Cooney and Parker Cooney; brothers, Clint, David, and James Goodwin; sisters, Julie Becker and Jenny Hogan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers- Walter McRoy, Marvin Goodwin, and Johnny Goodwin; sisters- Frances Walker and Amy Ewer.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with burial to follow in St. Matthews Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Posey County ARC. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com