Mary Helen Goans age 80, of Briceville

Mary Helen Goans age 80, of Briceville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1945 to the late Billy Brown and Christine Dison. Mary loved reading, yard work, gardening, and spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her parents Billy Brown and Christine Dison, Husband Johnny Goans, and brother Billy Brown.  She is survived by:

Son   John Keith Goans 

Daughter   Tammy Goans

                  Brenda Sue Phillips & Leonard 

Brothers    Donald Brown & Sara

                 Clayton Brown & Becky 

                 Ebb Brown & Wilma 

Sisters     Ellen Kelley

                Caroline Thorton

Grandchildren  Mari-Anne Lyons, Arianna Kennedy, Zachary Kennedy

Great Grandchildren  Rebecca Lyons 

A host of other family and friends

Visitation: 12:00 Noon – 2:00PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 2:00PM, Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City with Rev. Odis Phillips officiating.