Tammy Goode Watty
June 24, 1962 ~ March 23, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Candler – Tammy Goode Watty, 46, of 158 Ridgedale Road, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Tammy was a West Henderson High School graduate of 1980 and a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church.
She was the daughter of the late Wayne Goode, Sr. of Mills River and is survived by her mother, Nancy Goode Riggins and husband, John Riggins, of Asheville; son, John Watty, Jr. of the home. Also surviving are a sister, Terri Gosnell and husband, Bill, of Fletcher; brothers, Wayne Goode, Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Mills River and David Goode and wife, Karen, of Palm Harbor, FL. Tammy leaves behind many nieces, nephews and close friends whom she dearly loved.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Earl Jones. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Thursday.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Tammy was best friends with my sister, Debbie Faulkner, when we were growing up. I still have the fun memories of Tammy spending the night at our house. I will be 40 this year but I remember Tammy took me to the Biltmore House when I was 13. It was just us two and she was so nice and fun. We lost contact after my sister was killed in 1989 but I still have fond memories of Tammy and I am deeply saddend by her death.
Nancy, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will give you a peace that passeth all understanding, as well as comfort during this difficult time.
I will not be able to attend the service or pay my respects at the funeral home, but please know I’m there in spirit.
Betty Ponder
Johnny, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know that Tammy loved you very much and always remember she is now your angel smiling down on you. Always know we are here for you if there is anything you need. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be missed dearly.
I went to school with Tammy and I don’t think that I have seen her since we graduated. I will never forget her beautiful, warm smile and her loving heart. She lifted my spirits many, many times. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Wayne, Sandra and family, Margaret and I send our prayers and thoughts to you during this difficult time. We know your hearts are saddened but be assured God’s Grace is sufficent even in the valleys of life. I Peter 5:7 tells us to cast every care on Him.
Please look to Him during these days.
In His Service,
Roy and Margaret Perry
Nancy Riggins, our prayers and sympathy in your loss of your daughter. We love you.
Tammy and I have been close friends for 10 years or so.We shared alot of laughs,Lots of good times,even some bad times. But still the same she was always a true friend.She will be truly missed.About 4 weeks ago she came by where I worked and we talked like never before.It was special! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family at this diffcult time.
Nancy and Terri,
So sorry for the loss of your daughter/sister. I know this is a difficult time for you and your families and there is nothing that we can say to make this time any easier. Just know that you are in our thoughts and if you ever need anything, please let us know.
Wayne and family I am very sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you.
Wayne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you family. If you need anything please call us.
The Smiths
Don, Kim, Hannah, and DJ
I went to school with Tammy and will always remember her beautiful smile. I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy,we loved having you for a aunt, we remember the times when we were at mamaws and you came to see us and we are glad to have had you in our lives. We could not be there today but we love all of you and are praying for the family. We will miss you. Johnny we will be praying for you and if you need anything let us know Love Colby and Caelan and Jones family
Tammy was one of our neighbors and through our kids, we became friends. She never had a mean thing to say about anyone and had a kind heart. Johnny and family, if there is anything that we can do, please let us know. We will keep yall in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan & Kathy Whitson
Aaron & Brianna Mashburn
Tammy was a beautiful person. We grew up together at Bent Creek Baptist Church. I remember all the wonderful youth trips we took together spreading the word of God through our singing group and puppet team. Tammy touched so many lives. The last time I saw her was at Debbie’s funeral in 1989. I know she is in heaven rejoicing with our Heavenly Father. “I Can Only Imagine†what Debbie and Tammy are seeing and singing! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear about Tammy! She was such a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by everyone at AFHC!
Dear Family,
I just learned of Tammy’s passing. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
I will always remember playing with Tammy at the fence in the back yard (she would be on one side and I was on the other) and our early school days at Venable. Although I hadn’t seen Tammy in years, I will always cherish our ‘special’ friendship, it was childhood friendship that only two little girls could have.
Love and Prayers!
Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourself. I think of you often and pray you are well. God bless you and yours, Denise & Ron Robbins
I want to express my condolences in your loss. I remember growing up with Terri and Tammy. I am saddened to hear this news but I know that there is rejoicing in heaven. My prayers are with you.