Betty J. Goad Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Monday, February 9, 2015, Betty Jean Goad, 81, was called to her Heavenly home to be reunited with her husband, Lawrence and their son, Dennis. She passed away at Raleigh General Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born on November 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Sybil (Sampson) Lawson. A homemaker, she spent most of her life raising children. Besides raising her own children, Betty helped raise her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife who loved and cared for husband for 58 years. Betty was also a devoted Christian and attended Herndon Freewill Baptist Church. She spent her later years enjoying the company of her grandchildren and her church family. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Lawrence Goad; devoted son, Dennis Goad; a brother, Arnold Lawson; and sisters, Glenda Lawson, Phyllis Williams, Jeanette Compton, and Vickie Sizemore. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Darlene McKinney and her husband, Jonathan of Winston-Salem, NC and Donna Royse and her husband, Floyd of Mullens; grandchildren, Alan McKinney and his wife, Carol, Chris McKinney and his wife, Christy, Jason Goad, Derek Royse, Chad Royse, Erika Goad, and Jared Goad; great grandchildren, Hunter McKinney, Skylar McKinney, Natalie McKinney, Alona McKinney, and Braxton McKinney; sisters, Lois Presley of Mullens, Carol McKinney and her husband, Calvin of Charleston, Brenda Salango and her husband, Tom of Hurricane; brothers, Donnie Lawson and his wife, Linda of Mullens and Ronnie Lawson and his wife, Natalie of Randleman, NC; sister-in-law, Winnie Linkous; and many loved nieces and nephews. A celebration of the life of Betty Goad will be 12 noon, Friday, February 13, 2015 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William O. Tolliver officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. Sons-in-law and grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com The family of Betty Goad is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

Betty J. Goad

November 30, 1933 - February 9, 2015