Joel Ruth Gonzalez Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joel Ruth Gonzalez of Princeton, North Carolina, who passed away on August 20, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luther Samuel and Polly Rich Joyner; her husband Rev. Edmundo G. Gonzalez Sr.; and her grandson Lincoln Gonzalez. She is survived by: her children, Deborah Barkley (Brad) of Charlotte, NC, Carla Urena (Steven) of Raleigh, NC, Eddie Gonzalez (Linda) of Kenly and Paul Gonzalez (Karrie Ann) of Turkey, NC; her grandchildren, Matthew Barkley (Jill), Stephen Barkley, Ashley Gonzalez (Brent), Jamie Gonzalez, Leslie Gonzalez, Lucas Gonzalez, Lindsey Urena (Lola) and Lauren Urena; and her great grandchildren, Hayley Barkley, Ava Barkley, Analise Strickland and Baileigh Strickland.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be sent to Rains Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church with memo for the women's auxiliary at 5430 Princeton – Kenly Road, Kenly, NC, 27542.
