Mrs. Mary H. Goins, 85, known as “Tuggie” to her family and friends, transitioned from this life into eternity on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born in Jamestown, NC on March 3, 1939 to the late Nannie Sue Price and Junius Hayes. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Hozel Dukes; husband, Nathaniel Goins; sister, Meria Little; two sons, John Boyd, Jr. and Reginald Boyd; and a great-grandchild, Ityonia Smith
She attended William Penn High School and retired from Adam Millis Hosiery as a knitter. She then operated her own business as a Seamstress. She loved to sew (making clothes), traveling with her family, work crossword puzzles, watching crime movies and eating M&M’s. Her favorite reminder and quote to us was, “I’m the little moma”. She loved all her children dearly, however her greatest pride was taking care of her grand and great grandchildren.
She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a member of the Missionary Circle. She loved her church family.
She leaves to cherish her memories; daughter, Regina Boyd, Shawna (Greg) Billie and Belma (Kevin) Stevenson; one son, Desi Boyd all of High Point, NC; nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; a special friend, Virginia Stevenson; and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and other family member and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Park, Winston Salem, NC. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
Sweet Moments was sent for Mrs. Mary Goins - April 10, 2024
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Belma, Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family God will be with you during this difficult time. Love Wythene
To the Goins Family, God bless you and give you peace and comfort knowing Tuggie is in a better place. Andy and the Gilmer Family
Regina and family, we pray you find comfort and strength during this time of sadness. With our Deepest Sympathy the Steele Family D5
Belma, May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. Teresa King
Belma, my condolences and prayers to you and your family. My God give you strength at this difficult time.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family will continue praying for you all doing this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏 Sharon Green and Family
Shawna and family; please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort and keep you all in perfect peace. Darryl Ingram
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