Emma Jean Mayberry Goforth

Emma Jean Mayberry Goforth, age 84, of Hiddenite left this world for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Brian Center in Statesville. She was born on June 11, 1933, to the late Dorene Mayberry Troutt. Emma Jean was a housewife and loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Emma Jean was a member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Stony Point for over 67 years and enjoyed listening to gospel music. She also loved quilting and farming. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband Harry Goforth, brothers Jimmie Troutt & Howard & Paul Mayberry; and sisters Brenda Watts & Eva Lou Rupard.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children Dale & Kitten Goforth and Brent & Kathy Goforth; sisters Gail Dull, Ann Magaearci, and Ruia Jordan; brothers Larry Troutt and Jack Mayberry; grandchildren Krystal & Rusty Ray, Chris & Jennifer Goforth, and Karen Goforth; step grandchildren Scott & Amy Dixon and Tamra Dixon; six great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild.

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Robinette, Rev. Joey Campbell, and Rev. Brian Douthit officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Iredell at 2347 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.