of Little Rock, AR
July 26, 1925 - July 23, 2012
Frances L. Goza, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home, after many years of struggling with Alzheimer's disease.
She was born on July 26, 1925 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Herbert S. and Bessie Hale. A life-long resident of Little Rock, she graduated from Little Rock High School. She was a member of Little Rock's First Baptist Church. She retired as Secretary to Dr. John B. Wright, Pastor Emeritus of Little Rock's First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert S. and Bessie Hale, husband, J. Warren Goza, son David L. Bain, and daughter, Jan Renee Goza.
Mrs. Goza is survived by one daughter; Debbie Bain Redmon (Dennis) of Little Rock; 5 grandchildren, Russ Littleton of Bryant, Chris Littleton (Kerri) of Bryant, Janelle Redmon Smith (Brett) of North Little Rock, Michael Crenshaw (Jessica) of Little Rock, and Jamie Crenshaw Stevens (Dan) of Little Rock. She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Debbie Bain of Bentonville, Arkansas.
Others who loved her as Memaw are Tiona Hendrix (Jake) and their 3 children of San Antonio, Texas, and Noora Blasi of Finland.
Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas. (501)224-8300. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
If you would like to make a memorial for Mrs. Goza, please contribute to her favorite charity, Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
Deb and Family:
I have been out of state and just learned of your Mom's passing. I am so sorry that I had to miss the viisitation and service. She was a great lady and I know she will be missed by all that knew her.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this most difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please call. Respectfully....TA
Debbie,
I know how hard it is to lose someone you love, especially your mom. She was a beautiful, loving mom to me as well, and I will never forget her.
I pray for comfort and strength for you and the rest of the family in your loss, but rejoice with you in her heavenly home.
Debbie--I have been thinking of you and upholding you in prayer during the last several months. I'm sorry for your loss but I am rejoicing for your mom.
Debbie,
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Frances! Ronnie Burch sent me an e-mail today. I am in California on business so won't be able to be at the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I will donate to her favorite charity listed in the Obit. Again, my heart goes out to you!
Love,
Dana and Family
I celebrate the fact that Frances was in my life. She taught me the mortgage business and more importantly she taught me about life. I still laugh when I think about the times she pulled David and I at very high speeds when we went skiing and of course she was laughing the whole time. She is laughing today with her friends in heaven and especially her son and my friend, David. She was a blessing to everyone she touched in life. Debbie I thank you for making the last days of her life so much better than what it would have been in the care facility. I pray that God will bless you and the family during this time of loss.
Dear Debbie and Family,
Heaven I am sure is full of JOY with the arrival of our mothers.
Our precious mom's are walking on the Streets of Gold, talking,I am sure, and they are both in EXCELLENT Health.
Deb, I have so many memories of your sweet mother. One
of my favorite memories are the ones when you and I would go to your house and eat our favorite foods, Hostess Cupcakes and Black Olives. YUMMIE I can taste them now. Another memory is when your mother was our GA leader, trying so hard to get us to memorize all those Bible Verses, just to get us to the "Princess" step. Bless her sweet heart. Those are the verses we still remember today.
Deb, please know that I so understand the path you have just walked and the path that lies ahead. I love you my BEST Friend for many years.
Love in Christ,
Kathy
Jer, 29:11
I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for the family during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Brian Roberson
Don't mourn the life she lost; but celebrate the life she lived. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this time.
Reggie and Teresa Clow
Dear Debbie: I want to offer my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. My Mother has been for 41 years. I am Warren's first cousin. My Father was George Burch, brother to Minnie Burch Goza, Warren's Mother. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Arlene Burch Wilson
Debbie and family, So sorry to hear about your mother. I grew up in Gaines Street (several years older than you) and remember your mother as such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have so many wonderful memories of her as Mrs. Bain. She was a great influence on my life in our days at Gaines Street Baptist Church.
Debbie, I know how difficult it is to lose your mom. I am praying for you and all your family. I always loved Frances! I have so many memories of our early years together. Love you! Jill