1942
2011
Joyce Faye Gouge, 68, of Marion, NC passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center, in Black Mountain.
She was born August 25, 1942 in McDowell County, NC to the late Arvill Honeycutt and Thelma Lee Harvey. She was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Gouge is her Mother; Thelma Lee Harvey, of Marion, Husband; Raymond Dee Gouge, of the home, Daughter; Jacque Gouge Mentink, husband Bill, of Marion, Son; Ricky Dee Gouge, wife, Natalie, of Marion, Daughter; Janet Gouge Bryan, husband Greg, of Marion, Daughter Rebecca Gouge Parker, husband Greg, of Marion, Sister; Judy Ann Johnson, husband "Pee Wee" of Marion, Brother; Ed Honeycutt, wife Jackie, of Marion, and Eight Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral Services will follow at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Page and Rev. Ernest Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Memory Care of Asheville 100 Far Horizons Lane Asheville, NC 28803.
Words of comfort may be shared with the Gouge family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com
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August 5, 2011
Dee, I am so sorry for your loss....I know a little of what you are feeling.....I know the pain of bing left behind to try to find your own way to get through the days and the nights..... My prayers are with you. Nancy Hollifield Phillips
July 29, 2011
Homer & Janice Rumfelt
Condolences are extended to the
Geouge family during this time of loss.
July 27, 2011
Marvin & Alice Stevens
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold each one of you in the palm of his wonderful hands.
July 26, 2011
Paul & Mary Cruise
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
July 26, 2011
Carolyn Andrews(Biddix)
Dee and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 25, 2011
Sheila Kilpatrick
Dee and family, you are all in our prayers. May God give you strength and comfort during this time.
July 25, 2011
DONNA ROLAND
Praying for you all during your loss,may the LORD LEAD YOU ALL THRU THIS PAINFUL TIME.
Donna&Stacy Gore
July 25, 2011
A beautiful lady as indeed Joyce was is more than a memory to her family and friends. She will forever be a living presence in our heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Dennie&Rita Hall
July 25, 2011
Marsha Reel Sprouse
Jackie so very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 25, 2011
Amanda Edwards
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God wrap you in his arms and give you the peace that only He can give.
July 25, 2011
Judy, Thelma, Dee and all of Joyce's family: Wanted you all to know you are in our prayers and thoughts during the difficult days ahead. If we can help in any way don't hesitate to get in touch. Elsie Brookshire and Sharon Parsons, Old Fort, NC
July 25, 2011
Cindy and Byron Haynes
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 25, 2011
Our love & dearest thoughts are with the family at this most difficult time.
Bobby & Teresa Gibson
July 25, 2011
Marvin & Gerry Good
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, we will be saying special prayers for the family.
July 25, 2011
Scott & Melissa Price
Jacque & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We only knew your Dear, Sweet Mother a short time, but that was long enough to see what a beautiful person she was! We are keeping you & the family in our thoughts and prayers!
We Love You!
July 25, 2011
Don Mathis
Raymond, I am very sorry for your loss. It has been a pleasure to get to know you again and to meet your lovely wife. As I read the thoughts of loved ones and view the pictures of your life with Joyce it is apparent you had a wonderful life together. We will be praying for you and may God bless you and your family.
July 25, 2011
J J Laughridge
Our best wishes to the entire family. you are in our prayers
July 24, 2011
Gouge Family, I wanted you all to know I am saddened by Momma's passing. What a wonderful sweet smile she had. It seems only yesterday we were all down at the Ruitan Pool swimming and laying in the sun. Those days pass all too quickly and we are soon into the adult world. Thank goodness we have had such parents who gave us good role models. Want it be so good when we are all rejoicing together in eternity. Momma is experriencing this even as I write. I love you all and please tell Mr. Gouge I will be seeing him and Ricky at the top of the hill store. I will be praying our savior's grace abounds in the coming days. I am out of town and so sad I cannot be there with you to celebrate momma's homecoming. Love to each of you guys. LIsa Greene Sprouse
July 24, 2011
Diane and Ken Spencer
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
July 24, 2011
Michael Carter
My Dearest Gouge Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Joyce's passing, she was a wonderful person in my life that I will never forget.
Ever since we worked together at Universal along with the following years of interaction, she has always been kind and supportive of me. She was an excellent employee to work with, and no matter what was asked of her she found a way to provide what was requested.
My exposure of her personal life was that of always being welcome and made to be comfortable, she was kind and generous, as well as caring of those around her, she treated me as family, and that is a characteristic that many do not have.
After the closing of the plant, I know she dedicated her later years to help provide for the grandchildren; and what a blessed calling to have had, it is sad that the disease of Alzheimer's had developed its grasp on her.
I lost my father to the same last Christmas, it is a shame there is no cure or help for such a cruel disease.
Your family is in my prayers, and I know no amount of condolences can help in the pain; my only wish is that to tell you Joyce was a special person that made a difference not only in this world, but in my life as well.
Warmest regards,
Michael and Marcy Carter
July 24, 2011
Michael Carter
July 24, 2011
Ralph & Joyce McKinney
Dee,Jacque,Ricky,Janet,Rebecca,and all of Joyce's family: We grieve with you,but also know she is in a beautiful world without pain and suffering. May God bless a wonderful family.
July 24, 2011
anita wages
Thinking of you and your family during the loss of your Mom.
July 23, 2011
Murleen Buchanan
Dee and family: We are out of town, however, you are in our thoughts and prayers....
Murleen
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