Mrs. Lawanda M. Smith Goss, age 81, of N. Kingston Avenue, Rockwood, TN, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 in the Baptist Hospital West in Knoxville. Mrs. Goss was born on March 26, 1927 in Kingsport, TN. She was the oldest girl of eight children and was raised on a farm in Piney Flats, TN. Mrs. Goss was a registered nurse for 42 years. She graduated from Bluff City High School and the Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She worked in the emergency room in Knoxville General Hospital in Knoxville. Mrs. Goss married William Bennie “Toby” Goss in 1950. She worked as a nurse for Dr. Thomas Fuller and also as registered nurse for Chamberlain Memorial Hospital where she was a night shift supervisor. Mrs. Goss was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy M. Smith & Lennie Harvey Smith; husband, William Bennie “Toby” Goss; and brothers, Dallas & Don Smith.
Survivors include:
Sons: Stephen K. Goss & wife, Jacqueline A. of Arlington, TX
Michael H. Goss of Gas City, IN
Grandchildren: Stephanie R. Harper of Port Orange, FL
Benjamin B. Goss of Arlington, TX
Michelle Rickey of Marion, IN
Jason Goss of Charlotte, NC
Eight Great Grandchildren
Sisters: Doris Jones of Piney Flats, TN
Jewel Miller of Bluff City, TN
Brothers: Samuel H. Smith of Knoxville, TN
Kelly M. Smith of Piney Flats, TN
Several Nieces & Nephews
At the family’s request, memorials may be made to Roane State Community College Nursing Department.
The family will receive friends Wednesday December 17, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Kara Foster officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Mike and Steve
You had a wonderful mother. I really got to know her over the years with her visits to the bank. I will miss her. She loved you boys and your families. My prayers are with you.
Susan Long Fuller (Rockwood, TN)
Stephanie,
Just read of your grandmother's death in my Dad's Roane Co. News. I know how very special she has been to you. What wonderful memories she has created for you and her family. Just know that you are in our prayers. Please let us hear from you from time to time. Your Mother's death was so impactive for Dave that he decided to retire early.
Again, what a wonderful legacy your Grandmother has left through her family. She was such a wonderful person! I know that you will be comforted by her memories.
Judy, Dave, Megan, Beth & Adam Glass & Addy (Johnson City, TN)
God bless your family,you were truely a angel will be missed very much. Enjoyed working with you at rockwood hospital.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Goss's death. I went to school with Mike in Rockwood and always remember his mom and dad as wonderful parents and I also remember Mrs. Goss in her white nursing uniform and how beautiful she always was. I will keep all of the family in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days as you mourn the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I will hope for your hearts to soon be filled with joyful memories to take the place of the emptiness that you feel at this time.
Cynthia Vance-Lovasik (Springdale, PA)
Jean (Morgan Rhyne), Edward Rhyne (Knoxville, TN)
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