Ann Goforth Obituary
Lenora Ann Goforth, 88, of Cullman, AL, formerly of Jacksonville, AR, passed from her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born to I.G. Bryan and Pearl Maddy in Pine Bluff, AR. On November 7, 1937. Ann was retired from the Pulaski County Special School District as a Cafeteria Assistant Manager.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step parents, her husband, Bobby Joe “Bob” Goforth, her brothers Bob and Joe Bryan, and her sister Priscilla Boone. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathryn Goforth of McRae, AR, and Bobbie (Terry) Holland of Jacksonville, AR, one son Brian (Debbie) Goforth of Cullman, AL, and one sister, Kay Watson of N. Richland Hills, TX.
She is also survived by ten grandchildren: Jonathan (Lacey) Mallonee, Brandi (Quinton) Adams, Lauren (Daniel) Malm, Michael Holland, Christopher (Chaley) Holland, Eddie Mitchell, Amanda Carroll, Brandi (Brandon) Hasley, Christina (Seth) Dees, and April (Johannes) Bachhuber; fourteen great-grandchildren: Joshua and Brianna Mallonee, Benjamin and Beckett Malm, Wes and Claire Holland, Tenley Holland, Bryce Trejo, Cricket Williams, Emmalyn and Tucker Hasley, Theodore Dees and Ben and Emma Bachhuber; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2025, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10:00AM at Rest Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
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