Frances Goza Obituary
Mrs. Frances was a lifelong resident of Copiah County and a lifelong member of Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church. She volunteered at the Food Pantry at Bethesda Methodist Church. She worked at Herring Gas Co. for many years.
She was a wonderful cook and baker, as was known by several people in the surrounding area. She loved her God, children, grandchildren and animals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie L. Goza, and parents, John E. Stegall and Nellie Stegall.
She is survived by her son, Jimmie L. Goza, Jr.; daughter, Brenda Whittington; brother, Bobby Stegall (Jean); and grandchildren, Frances Mary Ellen Whittington and David Grant Goza
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, www.stjude.org
We recommend calling our local florist directly when ordering flowers:
Crystal Springs
Wright's Florist 601-892-2891
Clear Creek Flowers 601-892-0070
Hazlehurst
Five 54 Floral 601-894-5524
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Valerie Cote
January 7, 2026
Jimmie; I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! I am keeping you, Robin, and David in my prayers!
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January 6, 2026
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