Ella Ruth Goss

Mrs. Goss is survived by her nine children: Betty and Cicero Evans, Irene and Melvin Ivey, Perry and Virginia Goss, Joyce Hortman, Sidney Goss and Daniel Parrish, Debra and Richard Pollard, Sandra and Leslie Bishop, Fay and Henry Cofer, Kay and Kevin Farley; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 26 great great-grandchildren; sister and brothers: Mary Ellen and Gene Mitchell, Lamar Maloy, Bobby Maloy, Paul and Margaret Maloy; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Sara and Billy Leach, George and Margaret Goss; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and uncountable friends.

In addition to her devoted husband Roy that "loved her too much", Mrs. Goss was predeceased by her son-in-law: Wayne Hortman, parents: Edgar and Mary Maloy, sister: Louise Dick, brothers: Charlie, James, Jack, and Warren Maloy.

Mrs. Goss worked at General Shoe, Gordon Manufacturing, and was a Lunchroom Lady at Livingston Elementary School.

There has never been a more devoted, loving wife and mother. Mrs. Goss nurtured her family with her love while instilling the love of Jesus in them. She "stayed young" by being involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Goss truly loved life. She enjoyed singing more than anyone and would sing all verses of each song up until her death. She wouldn't let her girls skip any of them. She also enjoyed collecting bells, sewing, embroidering, cooking, baking, butterflies, watching birds, wearing pins, and playing BINGO. Her favorite thing altogether was talking - both on the phone and to each person she came in contact with. Everybody was her "best friend".

The Goss children would like to thank the staff and residents of Remington House for becoming members of our family when mama moved there five years ago. Each one took loving care of her and we are eternally thankful.

Mrs. Goss called unto The Lord throughout her life. Her family is grateful to know that she is in Heaven with him.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 2 pm to 6 pm at Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel. Funeral Services will be held November 25, 2018 at 3 pm at Prospect United Methodist Church on Highway 212 in Covington, GA. Interment will immediately follow the services at Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery.