Mary Goad

Mary Ann Goad, 80, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born to the late Louis and Christine Woods in Jonesboro on September 7, 1938. Mary lived most of her life in Jonesboro and attended church at The Rock in Jonesboro and at Healing Hands Community Church in Trumann. There are many adjectives that can be used to describe Mary such as resilient, brave, courageous, and adventurous. But the most important adjective would be caring. Mary cared for everybody and was the best caregiver; she loved to care for her friends and family. She was also an avid sports fan and her favorite being basketball. Some of Mary’s favorite teams were the Lady Vols, Arkansas Razorbacks, and most importantly the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Goad; three steps sons, one daughter in law, and four grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Chris Rose of Hensley, Arkansas and Lavera Burton (Pete) of Jonesboro; son, Eugene Goad of Jonesboro; sisters, Nancy Dorton and Wilma Inmon both of Jonesboro; step children, Gary, Rick, Zoe, and Judy; grandchildren, Marcus, Lee, Brian(Diana), Jeffrey(Jennifer), Michael(Stephanie), Christopher, Neil, Tim, Matt, Michelle(Randy), Lana(Chris), Josh(Cori), and Keith; eleven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and special extended family, May and Ann. Mary also leaves behind a host of other family and friends that will miss her dearly.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Healing Hands Community Church, 1817 W. Main, Trumann, Arkansas 72472 with Mark Bishop officiating.

Burial will be private.