of Jonesboro, AR
December 19, 1920 - December 25, 2016
Flora ''Maxine'' Goad, 96, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, December 25, 2016, at St. Bernard's. She was born December 19, 1920, at Jonesboro, to Wesley and Minnie McIntire Hathcoat.
She had been a farmer, and had worked at ASU, Nettleton Schools, and the box factory. She was a member of Potter's House Church at Brookland. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, gardening and yard work, cooking, baking and cleaning her kitchen. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them, and loved her church. She loved music, and to dance and sing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cecil Goad; son, Richard Goad, daughter, Flora Boling; brothers, Willie, John, Ira, Raymond, Kirby, and Elmer; sisters, Nell and Ina.
She is survived by four sons, Cecil Ray Goad, Gary Goad, Ronnie Goad, and Rickey Goad; two daughters, Mary Lou Boling and Priscilla Holt; 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation Wednesday, December 28, 5:00-7:00pm, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington, Jonesboro.
Funeral service will be Thursday, December 29, at 1:00pm, at the funeral home with Steven Price officiating. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Henson, Tyler Lauderdale, Chris Hathcoat, Jamie Franklin, Mark Hathcoat, and Bill Jeffries. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Gray, Michael Goad, Stephan Goad, and John Foltz.
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5 Condolence(s)
Betty Glenn
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Maxine we are going to miss seeing you at Potters House Church. Loved you and your personality. I hope your having a wonderful time just dancing around those heavenly streets of gold. Love you. Betty Glenn
David Lynn and Terri Goad.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
To the woman i cherished most in my life. Who loved me unconditional. I will always remember and love the times we had. Granny and Rickey are the two who meant the most to me. I'm so sorry I didnt get to say goodbye. I hope and pray that while shes up there looking from heaven that she sees me and know i changed and never for once stopped loving and caring for her and Rickey. I loved you and will never forget you.
Wayne Tillman and family
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
She will be missed.
Sherry Campbell Collier
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Granny,
You have been one of the strongest women I have ever had the honor of knowing. I love you and will miss you dearly. You are dancing now I'm sure.
Kevin & Angelia McGaughey
Monday, December 26, 2016
Granny:
Although we moved away nearly 2 1/2 years ago, you have remained in our hearts. You were a wonderful neighbor and we have missed you very much. You and Ricky were very special friends that were also special neighbors. May God bless you and also console your family as they celebrate your life.
Your friends,
Kevin and Angelia McGaughey