Elizabeth Hornsby Gouge
September 17, 1940 ~ July 5, 2009
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Elizabeth Hornsby Gouge, 68, of Arden died on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus.
She was born September 17, 1940, in Tallassee, Alabama, and lived in Wetumpka, AL, before moving to Western North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Homer Lester Hornsby and Helen Elizabeth Williams Hornsby. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Hornsby of Asheville.
She was retired from Advance Business Equipment as office manager and was a member of Arden First Bap-tist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Evan Gouge and wife, Ginger Cunningham, of Fletcher, NC, and William Carlton Gouge of Coventry, RI; a grandson, Caleb Joseph Gouge of Coventry, RI; two brothers, Roy Hornsby of Trussville, AL and Ralph Hornsby of Huntsville, AL.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Roberts Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday prior to the service at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
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Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Billy.
Rob, Amy and Sarah
Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Mike and Billy. We are so sorry for your loss. Celebrate your Mom’s life and home-going as she would have you to do and continue to pray to God each and every day for His guidance in all aspects and trials of your lives. Keep the fond memories of your Mom alive and smile often as you think of her. God Bless both of you.
I am so sorry to hear about this and it comes as a shock. Please take care and God Bless You during this time.
Brian
So sorry to hear about your loss.
My sincere condolences to Elizabeth’s family during this sad time.
You should know that we all loved Ms Elizabeth so much from Edward Jones Region 84. She worked part-time for any of us branches that needed her to & was always cheerful & pleasant to be around. She will be dearly missed by so many of us who knew her.
God bless you!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
we are so very sorry to hear about Elizabeth she will be missed by all who knew her
Mike and Billy,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. We used to be in the Singles’ Sunday School Class at Arden FBC. She was a good friend. May God give you comfort and strength for these coming days and all through your lives.
In His Love,
Gretchen Wirtz Williams
Billy,
I know it’s been a while, but I remember you guys fondly from my childhood years in Southwicke. I am sorry to hear about your loss, but know that there are quite a few people out there pulling for you and your family.
Mike & Ginger,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Chris & Angie
I am so sorry for your loss. Elizabeth was a wonderful person.
With Deepest Sympathy
GinGer C
My sincerest sympathies in your time of sorrow, may you find peace in the many wonderful memories you’ve shared throughout the years.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Elizabeth’s family. She always brought a smile to my office when she filled in at my branch. We will miss her!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We regret that we will not be able to attend the services. My mind is flooded with many goodtime memories of our highschool experience.
I am a schoolmate of Elizabeth. I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family…..i have lots of good school memories at Wetumpka High.
I knew Elizabeth when we were students at Wetumpka High School. She was, without a doubt, one of the sweetest girls in our class.
We corresponded last year while I was working on our 50th Reunion, which she was sorry she could not attend. But she was pleased to receive our Memory Booklet and DVD. We missed her at the Reunion.
Our class will always remember her exactly as the inscription above her Senior picture in our yearbook says, ‘A face that smiles is always good.’
My sincere sympathy to all of her family.
Dear family of Elizabeth,
We have known your mother only for a few years but we loved her as if we have always known her. We were very saddened to hear of her sudden passing. She was the perfect example of a true southern lady–a steel magnolia–beautiful and soft inside and out, but durable and strong. We will miss her. We pray for that Heavenly Father will enfold you with his love in your sorrow.
Dennis and Wanda Workman
Arden
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Elizabeth. I worked with for several years at Talman Office Supplies and always thought of her as a very graceful lady. A true southern belle.
She will truly be missed.
My thoughts are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Mike and Bill…My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I will always fondly remember Aunt Liz… she was a wonderful person.
We are so very sorry that Elizabeth has departed friends and family, and we pray for all who are affected by the loss. We knew Elizabeth as a lovely person inside and out, a faithful church member and we will miss her.
Elizabeth was a great Board Member for Covington Condo Association. She was always pleasant to be around and seem to care a great deal about her neighbors and home. She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers to her family and close friends.
Rebecca Sonia
Baldwin Real Estate
Property Management.
Mike and Billy – so sorry for your loss. I have the best memories of your precious mother. She was the best! May you feel God’s presence in this great time of loss.
We will alway’s remember Elizabeth as our Dear ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Truly a remarkable lady who witnessed Jesus in her life right until the end.
Forever loving you – your British friends.
Mike and Billy, We are very sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mother fondly, from making mac-n-cheese for Christmas dinners and chasing rambunctious little boys to making my wedding cake. Hold your fond memories in your heart always, and let the Lord heal the pain of your loss.
Lynne and Ken Eberhardt, John, Sarah, and Hannah
Sorry to hear about eliz. death
Mike,
We are so sorry to hear about you mother’s passing. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do. We’re so sorry.
Darren and Jill
Elizabeth was my Sunday School teacher and a genuine lady, true to her Alabama roots she was a genuine Southen Belle, she will be missed by all, I am sorry I was not able to be with you during your time of sorrow, but I was in Alabama on mission trip and honoring her memory
My sister, Carol and I were saddened to learn of Elizabeth’s passing. We were friends and neighbors growing up with her, Ralph and Ray. I know you also have many precious memories. We value ours and are so sorry she was unable to attend our 50th Class Reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael… I realize I’m a year late, but I just came across this online. I am so very sorry for your loss.