Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Rev. Goings Obituary
Ms. Goings was a Teacher's Aide for the Board of Education for over seventeen years. She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Stamford, where she was in the Senior Choir and Sanctuary Choir, Nursing Home Ministry, Assistant Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Foster Parent for twenty years. Member of Order Eastern Star-Prince Hall Affiliation # 14. Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars 10446.
Survivors include one son: Walter Goings, Jr. of Stamford, four daughters: Emma S. Goings of Stamford, Cathy Ferguson of Naugatuck, CT, Margie Merritt of Stamford and Donna Diamond of Chester, VA, one sister: Mattie S. Strickland of Stamford. Ten grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased by six sisters.
Calling hours are Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 29 Grove Street, Stamford. Also Monday May 1, 2006 Wake from 10 to 11 A.M. in the church. Funeral service at 11 A.M. with pastor Tommie Jackson officiating. Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Downer Funeral Home, Inc. 31 Stillwater Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rev. Goings
Deborah Miller
May 17, 2006
Dear Emma & Family:
I send my deepest condolences and loving support, in the passing of your mother. Please continue to be comforted and encouraged in the promises of God's word, as His word brings great peace and shall never fail (IICorinthinans 5: 1-8; Phillipians 4: 4-9).
Tara Hunter
May 2, 2006
Cathy. You have my most deepest sympathy and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Love Tara Hunter
Sharon Bryant
May 1, 2006
To Emma & Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in the memories of your mother. Keep your faith in the Lord and he will see you through.
Sharon Bryant and Family
Juliet Neil-Page
May 1, 2006
To the Goings family, you are in my prayers. Emma, I will be making a contribution to FTMBC's Scholarship Ministry in memory of your mom. She went out of her way to help Nathan, Jr. when he started college. I will always remember her for that. Remain strong.
Juliet Neil-Page and Family
Ron C. Hamilton
May 1, 2006
Goings Family -
May you cherish the memories whilst finding comfort in the Comforter,
May you find strength in knowing of her salvation,
May you find peace in knowing that you are embraced by the prayers and thoughts of many.
Elaine Dudley
May 1, 2006
ToEmma and the Goings family,
May GOD be with you in this your time of sorrow. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. Rev. Goings will be missed by all.
GOD Bless you and your family.
Your sisters in Christ,
Bernice Elliott and Elaine Dudley
Gail McRae & Jesse Bland
May 1, 2006
To the Goings Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay encouraged,stay together,and stay strong in the Lord.
With all of God's Blessings
ROSEMARY WHITAKER
May 1, 2006
TO THE GOINGS FAMILY. MAY YOU BE COMFORT IN HER MEMORIES.
EMMA, YOUR MOTHER WAS A TRUE SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVED IN, WHO LOVED UNCONTIONALLY, AND ENCOURAGED US ALL TO BE TRUE TO THINE SELF. MOST OF ALL, SHE LOVED OUR LORD SAVIOR AND ONLY ASK THAT WE EMBRACE HIS LOVE, KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM. SHE SHALL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER.
Nicole Beckham
April 30, 2006
Cathy,
May you find comfort in the memories that you cherish. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Nicole Beckham
Bea and Cecil Daniels
April 30, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Maurcie & Naomi Taylor
April 30, 2006
To the Family of Rev.Glayds Goings and my friend Emma,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you during the loss of your Mother and Loved One. We pray that God will substain you during your time of sorrow,and may it bring a smile to your heart to know that your Mother was very special and was loved by many, but as the poetic said We Loved Her, but God Loved her Best and took her home to be at Rest.
May God Continue to Strenghten You
God Bless
Stella Haygood & Family
April 28, 2006
Family of Rev. Goings;
May God's love fill your hearts with hope, strength and peace at this very difficult time. Praying for you.
Stella Haygood & Family
April 28, 2006
Family of Rev. Goings'
May God's love fill your hearts with hope, strength and peace at this very difficult time. Praying for you.
Sharmaine Haas
April 28, 2006
To Cathy Ferguson
My sincere condolences to you and your family on your great loss. May the Lord comfort you.
Sharmaine Haas
Michelle Haas
Doreen Harrison
April 28, 2006
To the family of my sista, Goings as I would affectionally call her. My heart is deeply moved, We, I ,all
will truly miss her, Such a sweet, sweet sprit about her, and a smile to go with it. Just want to say To God be the glory, Keep Holding on to God's unchanging hands. And remember: God doesn't shield us from life's storms:
He shelters us in life's storms.
Keep Holding on.
Sista Doreen Harrison
aka/ NaNa, Auntie Doreen
Klynn007
April 28, 2006
Your Families are in our thoughts and our prayers. Ms Gladys was amazing.
Rochand Johnson
April 28, 2006
May God be with your family during your time of sorrow.
Dezi Livingston-Adams
April 28, 2006
EmmaSue, Margie, Cathy, Lukie, Joey and Donna
My deepest condolences to the entire Goings family. Stay strong in your faith. I remember her kindness to us as kids and she always remembered my face. I will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time in your life.
Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results
Make a Donation
in Rev. Goings's name
Memorial Events
for Rev. Goings
How to support Rev.'s loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Rev. Goings's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
