Mrs. Bertha Mae McCain Goss better known as “Bert” was born to the late Edgar McCain and Annie Harshaw McCain on June 11, 1928 in Randolph County, NC. She completed this earthly journey on May 26, 2020 at her home in Asheboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. Goss and son, Edward L. McCain.

Early in her employment, she performed domestic duties for several families in the Randleman Community. She worked at Memories Laundry, Asheboro Dry Cleaners and Economy Dry Cleaners in Randleman. She later worked at Mr. Jeans in Randleman for a number of years, before establishing her own business, “Bertha Goss Daycare” for 15 years.

“Ms. Goss” as she was affectionately known, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her ministry included canning and cooking food until her health declined the last two years. She was known to give “goodies” from her kitchen to anyone who asked, didn’t ask and as she was led to give. Her desire was to serve others through cooking and giving of food and canned items. Mrs. Goss enjoyed tending to the flowers in her yard and plants inside the home. She believed in giving people their flowers while they lived.

Mrs. Goss loved the Harshaw Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Randleman, NC and the church family, where she served as a Deaconess, in the Ministries of Gospel Choir, Missionary, Hospitality, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Teacher of the Sunday School Department and Pastor’s Aide President and member, but most of all she loved the Lord and believed in the effectual prayers of the righteous.

Cherishing her memory are sons, Dr. Dennis M. (Kathy) McCain of Tacoma, WA, Dwight M. McCain of Asheboro, NC; daughters, Wanda M. (Monroe) Gaines of Randleman, NC, Brenda C. Goss, Christine A. (Alex) Mungin and Lexa M. Goss all of Asheboro, NC; Mrs. Goss leaves her legacy to eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Goss helped raise and has been a mother figure to many others including nieces, nephews, and anyone with a need from the community.

A private homegoing service will be Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Harshaw Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and limited attendance, live streaming of the service will be available via telephone@1-339-209-6458. Mrs. Goss may be viewed on Saturday, May30, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc., 1810 Brockett Avenue, High Point, NC. She will be placed in the church on Sunday for viewing from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

Anyone attending the visitation or private service is asked to wear a mask and social distancing will be enforced.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc., High Point, NC.