Crozet, Virginia
Martha Leigh Morris Goolsby
Martha Leigh Morris Goolsby passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at a local hospital with her family by her side.
Born on June 20, 1941, in Madison County to the late Rollie and Sarah Morris, she resided in Greenwood, Virginia, where she was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Morris; and her sister, Marie Morris Thacker.
Her survivors, who will cherish her memory, include her husband of 49 years, William Andrew Jackson Goolsby of Greenwood; four sons, William R. Goolsby of Greenwood, Edward Lee Goolsby, David D. Goolsby, and Tracy A. Goolsby and his fiancee, Misty Roberson, all of Afton, Virginia; two daughters, Tamara Goolsby and her husband, Robert P. Layne, of Greenwood, Virginia, Allison Goolsby and her husband, George Harris, of Batesville, Virginia; five grandchildren, Samantha Goolsby, Caitlynn Layne and Justin Goolsby, all of Greenwood, Virginia, Katie Dunnivan of Batesville, Virginia, and Riley Brook Goolsby of Afton, Virginia; two step-grandsons, Josh Roberson of Waynesboro, Virginia, and Jonathan Engleman of Afton, Virginia; brothers, Glen Morris of Madison County, David Morris of Madison County and Charles F. Morris of Glasgow, Virginia.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011, at Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, graveside at Wild Rose Cemetery in Batesville, Virginia. The Reverend David Collyer will be officiating.
Arrangements are in care of Anderson Funeral Service, 5888 Saint George Avenue, Crozet, Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
I am so sadden each day that we wake up and Martha isn't here with us. We will always remind Riley of what a wonderful grandma you was to her. Please keep watch over all of us from Heaven. We miss you so much.
Misti Roberson
April 14, 2011 | Afton, VA
William & Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you & your family.
Susie Collins Hall
April 12, 2011 | Gordonsville, VA
William and Family ,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Thompson
April 12, 2011 | Ruckersville, VA
Dear William,
Billy and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of Martha. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will always think of you as a part of our family.
Yours truly,
Billy, Mary, and Will Mayo
Mary Mayo
April 11, 2011 | Ruckersville, VA
Allison and family
Sorry for your loss .My prayers are with you. God Bless you all
kay dyke
April 11, 2011
Tracy and family,
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Keep your memories close at heart and remember the good times. "God Bless you all"
Michelle Smiley and family
Michelle Smiley
April 11, 2011 | Waynesboro, VA
David and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
From your family at ArborLife Tree Care
April 11, 2011
William and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Martha. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Reedy Tomlin
April 11, 2011 | Waynesboro, VA
Allison and family, So sorry to about your loss. May the memories last in your hearts forever.
Donna Pugh
Donna Pugh
April 11, 2011 | Crozet, VA