Barbara Hoggard Goff
January 16, 1938 ~ January 9, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - Barbara Jean Hoggard Goff, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on January 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Chippie Leon Hoggard and Maggie Irene Parker Hoggard of Lewiston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David C. Goff; granddaughter, Jeri Lorraine Bowles; brother, Chippie Leon Hoggard, Jr.; and sister, Louise Hoggard Jilcott.
Barbara moved to Rocky Mount to work for Standard Insurance and Realty after graduating from West Bertie High School. She ran the Walnut Restaurant for 20 years with David, and operated two retail craft businesses. She was a member of the American Business Womens Association. She collected dolls, Blue Willow china, and thimbles, among other hobbies. She served as church secretary first for Calvary Baptist Church, and then for Arlington Baptist Church, and was a faithful participant for as long as she was able. Her great joy in serving others included providing homemade soup and other food.
Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Dr. David C. Goff, Jr. and wife, Terri, of Bethesda MD; daughters, Wendy Goff of Raleigh and Melanie Goff Bradley and husband, David, of Rocky Mount; and her grandchildren, Alex Goff of Detroit, MI and Katie Goff of Washington, D.C. Along with her loving companion of fifteen years, Isaac Smith, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Celia Hoggard of Goldsboro; her brother-in-law, Lewis G. Thompson, Jr. and wife, Margie; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends and family.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Visitation with the family will be 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM prior to the service. A private burial will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eastern NC American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Dr. Suite 100, Morrisville NC 27560, or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria VA 22312.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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My sympathy to Mrs. Barbara’s family (right about now she would say can you please just call me Barbara) I worked with your mom at Arlington for several years and she always spoke so highly of her family. She was a great cook and a thoughtful person who was generous and caring in the lives of many. She will be missed but I rejoice in knowing she has gone home to be with the Lord where she can put to good use the skills she honed here in earth. May God give you peace and the recollection of many warm memories.
So sad to lose a friend like Barbara. My condolences go out to her family. Ora Pernell
Praying for your family at this time. Remember going to the Walnut Restaurant many a time with my grandparents. Good food and good people. Lucy Charles Pate
sending love and thoughts to Melanie and the whole family during this time of loss Phyllis and Bill Gay
Although I had the pleasure to work with Barbara at Standard Insurance for a short time before she retired and left to help with the restaurant, I recall what a dedicated, loyal and knowledgeable insurance person she was. She was a valued employee and a true asset. On behalf of the company, we extend our gratitude for everything Barbara did for Standard Insurance and we send our thoughts and prayers to the family. God Bless you all. J. Buckley Strandberg
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So sorry for your loss Wendy, I will keep your family and close friends in my prayers I tried to call you. If you need me just call I am here for you my old friend.
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I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Barbara Hoggard Goff The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer