Opal Pearl (Housley) Goins, age 100 years 7 ½ months, of LaFollette, TN went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord the evening of Thursday, September 12, 2024 following a 2 ½ months illness at Tri State Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Harrogate, TN. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church from an early age. After her three children were educated and married, she became owner and operator of Goins Restaurant in LaFollette, TN. Working into her early 80’s. When she worked, everyone worked.

Preceded in death by husband: Jess Lee Goins, Son: Jess Michael Goins, Great-Granddaughter: Ashley Goins, Parents: WR (Bill) and Hettie Housley, Sisters: Lona Stoffell, Martha Hill, and Maryetta Boshears, Brothers: Cecil Housley and Bobby Housley, Nephews: Gordon Housley and Grover Housley.

Survivors:

Daughter Brenda McPherson and husband Veach

Son Robert (Bob) Goins and wife Mary

Daughter-in-Law Aileen Goins

Grandchildren Robert Baranowsky, Debbie Gibson, Billy Goins, Shannon Thompson, Bobby Goins

Great-Grandchildren Greyson and Lillian Baranowsky, McKenzie Wylie, Ethan Thomas, Joey Goins, Brittany Heatherly, Damon Thompson, Addison, Bailey, and Maverick Goins.

Great-Great-Grandchildren Dawson and Jayden Duncan, Alanna Goins

Sister: Doris Delius

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of dear friends.

Graveside services and interment 11:30 AM Monday, September 16, Powell Valley Cemetery, Rev. George Asbury officiating.

Friends may come by Cross-Smith Funeral Home 11 AM – 5 PM Sunday, September 15. Family requests you share a memory or thought of Mom/Grandmother please leave your name, address, or phone number for family to respond (if desired).

In Lieu of flowers: feel free to donate to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Shriners Children’s Hospital. Opal loved children.

Condolences may be given to the family of Opal Goins at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

One Reply to “Opal Pearl Housley Goins, age 100, of La Follette”

  1. A very special lady & dear friend for several years. She would always tell me what me & Jess could have for meals.lol. my wife & I would eat at the restuarant & all I would tell her to bring me what I could have & she never let me down but times I would tease her about desert & that was out of the question after she let me know I was diabetic. Would stop by every time I saw her out at home & visit especially when she was in her garden. She is a wonderful lady & friend who I really missed being around. Never saw her unless she was working or doing something when she was able. Could speak of my special friend more of the memories we have had over the yrs. A very, very special lady that will always be in my thoughts because the prayers have been answered.

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