Betty "Jo" Willis Goforth

1932 - 2012

Betty "Jo" Willis Goforth obituary, 1932-2012, Indian Trail, NC

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park

5716 Monroe Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Betty Goforth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2012.

Mrs. Betty "Jo" Willis Goforth
Mrs. Goforth, age 80, of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
She was born July 1, 1932 in Lincolnton, North Carolina the daughter of the late Pate Willis and Hattie Barnes Willis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Kennon W. Goforth; brother, Farrell Willis; and sister, Claire Leonhardt.
Jo played basketball and was a cheerleader at Shelby High School where she graduated in 1950. She enjoyed watching college basketball, loved to dance, travel and spend time with her family. Mrs. Goforth worked for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department until her retirement after a 27 year career.
Surviving are her daughters, Karen King (Terry) and Trudy Decker-Welch (Joe Welch); grandchildren, Matthew King, Kameron King, Kizer Decker ( Jessica), and Nikki Decker; great grandchild, Jaxson Decker; sister, Helen Willis Brymer; and beloved loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 24, 2012 in the Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 5400 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the mausoleum chapel.
The family would like to thank Mrs. Debra Barron for her friendship and wonderful care of Jo throughout her illness.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Levine and Dickson Hospice House, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204; St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.st.jude.com; or Cole Memorial United Memorial Church, 2022 W. Sugar Creek Road, Church, NC 28262.
Condolences at www.McEwenfs.com.

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November 26, 2012

Cindy Hargett

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Cindy Hargett

November 25, 2012

Dan Ward

Dear Karen and Trudy, I worked with Jo for many years at the Charlotte Police Dept. She was a dear friend and wonderful person. I'll never forget her. My prayers and sympathy goes out to you.

November 24, 2012

Cyndie Ferrell

Trudy was a good friend in school and Jo always welcomed me into their home. She was a really sweet lady and I always had alot of respect for her.

November 24, 2012

David Beaver

Jo was a great lady. I worked with her at the Charlotte Police Department for a number of years. She was pleasure to work with.

November 24, 2012

Bryan Hull

Thinking of you in your time of sorry .Wish I could be with you today.

November 24, 2012

Judy Dalton

Trudy and Karen,
I want to thank you for sharing your Mom with us.If there were more people like her in this world there would be more smiles like ours.She is a good friend,she will be missed but never forgotten!
Love,
Judy and Michael Dalton

November 24, 2012

Helen and Karen and Trudy, I wish I could be there for the service but I can,t. My sister Catherine Porter and Me(Mary Ann Trice want to let you know you are in our prayers. She was a fine person.

November 24, 2012

Gailya Logan

Helen and Jo's girls, I wish I could be with you today. Jo and I had wonderful times growing up in Shelby. She will be greatly missed, Love to you all,

November 24, 2012

Keith Morrow

It is with sadness that I hear of the passing of my old "cheerleading buddy",Jo,from high school days.Jo was special, and well-liked by her classmates and friends.That was because she was very caring, compassionate, honest, and down-to-earth. Every time we met over the years, we would greet each other with our cheer lead starter,"Hip hip, Let 'er Rip"! The world will always miss the likes of this lady. Sweet Jo...Vaya Con Dios.

November 23, 2012

I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. You have my deepest sympathies. May the "God that supplies comfort and endurance" be with you during this difficult time.-Romans 15:5

— A. Williams, Charlotte, North Carolina

November 23, 2012

Debra Barron

Trudy and Karen,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was my neighbor/friend and a sweet person. We will all miss her dearly.
God gave me a wonderful friend in your mom. She was the one person whom I could trust with any confidence and her advice and guidance helped me in so many ways.
I thank God for having given me this wonderful neighbor/friend.
I pray that God will give you and I the strength to carry on without her. If there is anything you need just let me know. Known by the nickname she gave me "Miss Priss" :)

November 23, 2012

Joe Davidson

I knew Jo for over 33 years. She was always full of life and fun. She will be missed by all who came to know her. Rest in Peace and tell Ken hello for me.

November 23, 2012

Joe Davidson

I knew Jo for 33 years. She was always funny and full of life. She is now with Ken after more than 20 years waiting to see him. All will miss Jo whoever made contact of any kind with her. She is at peace now and I know in a better place than all of us here still on Earth. God Bless you "Go JO".

Joe Davidson and kids now living in Florida.

November 23, 2012

As Joe Harrell indicated, "Jo" was a very kind person. Always willing to help you."Jo" you will be missed but not forgotten.
L.D Bumgarner

November 22, 2012

Joe Harrell

Jo was a wonderful lady. I really enjoyed working with her at the CPD.

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