Pearl Goans

Pearl Goans, age 72, peacefully, with family by her side, Pearl took the hand of her precious Lord and he led her home on Saturday, July 10, 2010.

She was born on April 17, 1938, in Stainsville, Tennessee, and was the oldest of 11 children born to Elmer and Dorothy Goans. Pearl was a life-long resident of Briceville and Clinton and worked for Sprague Electric and HomeCrest Corporation before retiring. She was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church, Clinton, and cherished each member of her Sunday school class.Pearl was known for her generous spirit, love of family, and shared her father's passion for flower gardening and Christmas. Her quiet generosity is known to those who she willingly helped throughout her life. Pearl lived modestly, but she freely gave to anyone in need by providing food and warm blankets to those who were less fortunate. She lived her life on her own terms and enjoyed her independence.

To those of us who loved and cherished Pearl, we ask that you honor her memory by giving freely to others in Jesus name.

She is preceded in death by father and mother, Elmer and Dorothy Goans; brother, Columbus Goans; grandparents, Rev. John and Ida B. Phillips and Columbus and Laura Goans. Survived by brothers, Johnny and wife Mary Helen Goans, Briceville; Paul and wife Linda Goans, Ewing, VA; Steve and wife Pam Goans, Clinton; Rev. Joe and wife Debbie Goans, Briceville: Terry Goans, Philadelphia, PA; sisters, Margie and husband Bill Seiber, Caryville; Thelma and husband Jerry Burns, Lake City; Gail and husband Mike Martin, Caryville; Loretta and husband Jerry Vineyard, Lenoir City;

Friends may visit with family on Monday, July 12, from 5-8 p.m. at Hatmaker's Funeral Home in Lake City. The funeral will immediately follow visitation at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Thompson and Jimmy Ault officiating.
Interment will be Tuesday, July 13, at 11a.m. in Indian Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery.