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Martha Geraldine "Gerri" Ferguson

Female 1928 - 2019  (90 years)


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  1. 1.  Martha Geraldine "Gerri" Ferguson was born on 20 Dec 1928 in Memphis, Hall County, Texas; died on 20 Jul 2019 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Macune Baptist Church Cemetery, Macune, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Martha Geraldine "Gerry" Goynes, 90, of Rosevine, Texas passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Sabine County Hospital.

    Gerry was born in Memphis, Texas on December 20, 1928 to James Calvin and Rita Ferguson. She had been a resident of Sabine County since 1963 and always considered it her home. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Rosevine United Pentecostal Church and she loved the get together's with her family and singing.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Goynes; her son, Bobby Goynes, and her granddaught, Jennifer Booker.

    She is survived by her daughters, Jo Anne Smith and husband, Roy, of Hemphill, Peggy Goynes of Hemphill, and Lisa Goynes of Rosevine; daughter-in-law, Novis Goynes of Hemphill; brother, Bruce Ferguson and wife, Carol, of Rosevine; sisters, Margaret Oliver of San Augustine, Edna Cook of Silsbee, and Myrtle Boyd of Falls Church, Virginia; a host of nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

    Memorial services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 in Rosevine United Pentecostal Church, 8285 Gravel Hill Rd., Bronson, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Gordon Simmons officiating.

    Burial will follow services in McCune Cemetery, 376 FM 705, San Augustine, Texas.

    We invite you to leave online condolences and sign memorial book at starrfuneralhome.com.

    (Research):Said to have later married a WEATHERFORD. The 2017 obituary of her brother, Eugene, lists her as "Geraldine Weatherford of Rosevine."

    Grandmother of Stephanie STRICKLAND who married Dale WILKERSON on 31 March 2001 (Engagement announcement in the Sabine County Reporter 21 Feb 2001)

    Great-grandmother of Elizabeth Daniell SMITH born 27 December 2001. (Birth Annoucement in the Sabine County Reporter 8 May 2002).

    Great-grandmother of of Logan Blake WILKERSON born 27 Mar 2002 (Sabine County Reporter, 24 April 2002).

    Family/Spouse: Delbert Willie "Chief" Goynes. Delbert was born on 22 Aug 1921; died on 5 Oct 1990 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Macune Baptist Church Cemetery, Macune, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jo Anne Goynes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1947 in Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas; died on 21 Jun 2024 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 24 Jun 2024 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 3. Bobby Ray Goynes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1950 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2015 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Macune Baptist Church Cemetery, Macune, San Augustine County, Texas.
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jo Anne Goynes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 17 Feb 1947 in Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas; died on 21 Jun 2024 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 24 Jun 2024 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Obituary

    JoAnne Goynes Smith, aged 77, passed away on June 21, 2024, in Hemphill, Texas. Born on February 17, 1947, in Cleveland, Texas, JoAnne dedicated many years of service to the Sabine Dental Group before retiring. She was a cherished member of the East Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church.

    JoAnne was a loving figure known for putting her family above all else. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy Smith; her son, Michael Smith, and his wife, Audra, of Temple, Texas; her daughter, Jessica Meeks and her husband, Reese, of Hemphill, Texas; her sisters, Peggy Goynes of Hemphill, Texas, and Lisa Goynes of Rosevine, Texas. JoAnne also leaves behind her sisters-in-law's, Virginia Langford, Wanda Smith, and Novis Goynes; her grandchildren, Luke Byley and his wife, Breia, Chloe Byley, Daniel Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Katelyn Meeks, and Justin Meeks; along with two great-grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Gearldine Goynes; her in-laws, Leroy and Sybil Smith; her brother, Bobby Goynes; her brothers-in-law's, Larry Smith and Walter Langford; and her niece, Jennifer Booker.

    Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas.

    Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Eddie Ballard, Bro. Gordon Simmons and Bro. Ken Dickerson officiating.

    Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Luke Byley, Daniel Smith, Charlie Strickland, Logan Wilkerson, Dale Wilkerson, Lynn Clark, Kirk Butler and Michael Whiteside serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Rhett Byley, Weldon McDaniel, Virgil Hammock and Jerry Wayne Smith.

    Arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.

    Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com, obituary downloaded from their website

    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 26, 2024, Page 4

    (Research):

    Grandmother of Elizabeth Daniell SMITH born 27 Dec 2001 (Sabine County Reporter 8 May 2002).

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Bobby Ray Goynes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 7 Jan 1950 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2015 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Macune Baptist Church Cemetery, Macune, San Augustine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Bobby R. Goynes, 65, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at home in Hemphill, Texas. He was born in Willis, Texas, and lived most of his life in the Sabine County area. Bobby served in the United States Marine corps in Vietnam, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with one star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the Purple Heart, and two Bronze Star Medals. An avid sportsman, Bobby enjoyed fishing and hunting.

    Bobby was survived by his wife, Novis Goynes of Hemphill; his mother, Gearldine Goynes of Rosevine; three sons, Darrel Blain of Quitman, Dustin Goynes of Nacogdoches, Frankie Strickland of Mauriceville; five daughters, Donna Broom of Tyler, Margo Bordages of College Station, Sandra Wellman of Rosevine, Karley Rae Goynes of Hemphill, and Kambri Rae Goynes of Hemphill; three sisters, JoAnne Smith and husband Roy of Hemphill, Peggy Goynes of Hemphill, and Lisa Goynes of Rosevine; ten grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Delbert W. Goynes.

    Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 8, 2015, in the Rosevine United Pentecostal Church, Rosevine, Texas.

    Copied from the Starr Funeral Home Website
    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter on August 12, 2015, Page 12

    His FindAGrave Memorial page has a service photo posted. It also shows he was " married first to Robyn Milner (1948-1979), second to Martha Ann Campbell Goynes Hays (1956-2016) and third to Novis L. Brown Strickland Goynes"

    Bobby married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jo2, 1.Martha1)

  2. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jo2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bobby2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living2, 1.Martha1)


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 2.Jo2, 1.Martha1)

  2. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living3, 2.Jo2, 1.Martha1)

  3. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Bobby2, 1.Martha1)

  4. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Living3, 3.Bobby2, 1.Martha1)

  5. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

  6. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

  7. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

  8. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

  9. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (10.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

  10. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Living3, 4.Living2, 1.Martha1)


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