Committal
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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You will be missed maw Ruth, you were like a Second Grandmother to me you took me in and Loved me just like your blood Grand-child. My condolences. To the family, I'm here for all of y'all and I love you all.
I’m going to miss you so much another Angel gained her wings rest in peace🙏🏿.