Kathleen Goans Walker Cannon

Kathleen Goans Walker Cannon, 98, of Greensboro passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Born in Morristown, TN on December 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Goans and Lillie DeVault Goans Lineberger.  Kathleen was a lifelong, active member of Drexel First Baptist Church and loved singing with the Joy Group.

Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Linda Wilkie (Jack) of Greensboro; daughter-in-law, Zelda Walker of Drexel, NC; grandchildren, Leslie, Kelly, John, and Bobby Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Bryan, Sara, Ethan, Evan, Jackson, and Carson.

In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, Leander A. Walker; second husband, Preston Cannon; son, Bobby Walker, Sr.; brother, Charles Goans; and sister, Mildred Sanford.

The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Burke Memorial Park in Morganton with Rev. Michael Duncan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Drexel First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 308, Drexel, NC 28619.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.