Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby
Shelby, North Carolina
Mar 16, 1929 – Jun 13, 2022
Vernell Beam Goforth Jones, age 93, took the hand of Jesus to her heavenly home on Monday, June 13, 2022. Born in Cleveland County on March 16, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Elzie Lee and Della Cora Borders Beam. In addition to her parents, Vernell is preceded in death by her late husbands, Coleman Goforth and Marshall Jones, a son John W. Goforth, her brothers and sisters, Caroline Martin, Carlton Beam, Mike Beam, Charles Beam, Louise McKee, and infant sister Myra Sue Beam.
Vernell Beam Goforth Jones is survived by a brother David Beam and Sister Cora Shinn.
Vernell was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church where she took on numerous administrative roles and enjoyed church mission trips. She worked for Hudson Hoisery for several years, was a beautician, farmer's wife, and teacher's assistant and worked the exhibit booths at the Bethware Fair in Kings Mountain. Vernell’s hobbies of which she enjoyed most include; quilting, coloring, reading, playing card games and she loved gardening.
Vernell is survived by the Goforth family, daughter Bess Hambidge, two grandchildren, Kosta Hambidge and wife Kierstin, Lili Flynn and Husband Coty, as well as, two great grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition, Vernell is survived by the Jones family, daughter Ruby McKinney and husband Mitch, grandchildren, Dale McKinney and wife Wendy, Kathy Smith and husband Mark, Danah Brooks and Husband Tommy, Michael Jones and wife Mary, and Kristie Schmaltz and husband Nick, as well as, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, June 17, 2022 in the sanctuary of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday June 18, 2022 at Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastors Tim Beam and Tim Hendricks officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to The Cemetery Fund at Beulah United Methodist Church: 1536 Stoney Point Rd Shelby, NC 28150 and the N.C. Children's Home Society: https://www.chsnc.org or 1-800-632-1400
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Shelby Manor and Hospice Cleveland County for their love and care for Vernell.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
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Saddened to hear of Aunt Vernell´s passing. Bess, thinking about you and your family.
Samuel and Rita Wilkinson
June 16, 2022 | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lisa Sweezy Cooper
June 16, 2022
Love and heartfelt sympathy Bess and to all the family. So many fond "Stoney Point" memories. She was a very fun-loving and courageous woman and a dear friend to our family. Will keep you close in prayer in the days to come.
Anita Poston Hooker
June 15, 2022 | Friend
Vernell , was a very loving person she will be missed.
Janice C. Ledford
June 15, 2022 | Family
I knew Vernell since I was a small child. My Grand Pa Ware would take me with him to Goforth´s store. I would sit on Coleman and Joe´s lap and Vernell would be there sometimes. She was a very sweet lady. She would come by our farm on Stoney Point Rd and sit on the porch with us ,we enjoyed her visits so much.We had not seen her or talked to her for sometime. She was truly a good woman and good friend and neighbor. May God bless the family and be with each of you in the days to come. You have...
Barbara Smiley
June 14, 2022
