Vernell Goforth Jones Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vernell Goforth Jones of Shelby, North Carolina, born in Cleveland, North Carolina, who passed away on June 13, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernell Goforth Jones to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elzie Lee and Della Cora Borders Beam; her husbands, Coleman Goforth and Marshall Jones; her son John W. Goforth; and her siblings, Caroline Martin, Carlton Beam, Mike Beam, Charles Beam, Louise McKee and Myra Sue Beam.
She is survived by: her siblings, David Beam and Cora Shinn; her daughter Bess Hambidge; her grandchildren, Kosta Hambidge (Kierstin) and Lili Flynn (Coty); her daughter Ruby McKinney (Mitch); and her grandchildren, Dale McKinney (Wendy), Kathy Smith (Mark), Danah Brooks (Tommy), Michael Jones (Mary) and Kristie Schmaltz (Nick). She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to The Cemetery Fund at Beulah United Methodist Church: 1536 Stoney Point Rd Shelby, NC 28150 and the N.C. Children's Home Society: https://www.chsnc.org or 1-800-632-1400.
