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Mary “Ruth” Baldwin Goss, 77, of Morganton, NC passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1946 in Richlands, VA to the late John Baldwin and Annie Baldwin Connley. Ruth loved the Lord, her church, and her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her sisters.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Alexander Baldwin Goss; brothers and sisters, John Baldwin, Jr., Wilma Holbrook, Phillip Baldwin, Pearl Shelton, Corrine Goss and James Baldwin.
Ruth is survived by her children, Sherry Goss Cunningham (Mike), Donnie Goss (Vickie), Otela Flanders (Greg), Bishop John Smiley, Dahelin Goss, and Makeyla Goss; sisters, Doris Burgaman (Carl) and Rachel Brelove (Roy).; 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and special friends.
The family will receive friends from 3-4pm on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The memorial service will begin at 4pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Bishop John Smiley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like everyone to join them on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at New Hope In Christ Church, 415 Bouchelle St. Morganton, NC, for the 11am service.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Happy Heavenly 78th Birthday Maw. Love you the most, missing you extra today.
I had the opportunity of teaching Makeyla so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your family during this journey. May the Lord guide you and bring you peace. Death may have ended her life but not the relationship and memories you made together. .
This exceptional lady is surely loved and will be missed by us all. I will always be thankful and know I was blessed as she accepted me into her family many years ago. The memories I have will be with me and share as a reminder that each individual you encounter in this journey we call life has somehow played an intricate part of our own growth. I love you lady and will keep you in my heart.
Maw as you spread your 🦋wings🦋 and take flight, leaving behind the cocoon of your physical form, know that your love and legacy will continue to 🦋flutter🦋 in our hearts. Like a 🦋butterfly🦋, you transformed our lives with your beauty, grace🙏 Your spirit will soar, and your memory will remain a radiant splash of color in our lives. until we meet again in the garden of memories I L🩷VE You Mommaw Love Bam-Bam
John, Melea, Brittiany, Sherry, Otela and family, my heart felt condolences in the loss of Ms Ruth. She was a wonderful woman of God and had a heart of God. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that God will cover you with peace and comfort during this season of your lives. Wishing I could be with you on Sunday, but prior obligations prevent me from doing so. May she rest in peace. Love to the whole family! "Sister Sarge"
Rest in Peace Precious Ruth. Loved her Beautiful smile. Asking God to wrap his arms around each of you and give you Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.
Love Aunt RUTH