RALEIGH--Jennifer Goodwin Shearin, 51, of Raleigh departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Born on December 19, 1965 to the late Johnnie William and Doshia Marie Collins Goodwin. Jenny had a beautiful and gentle soul, always willing to lend a hand. She was genuine and her smile and laughter was very contagious.