Brenda Jean Philemon Goode, age 77, of Forest City

Brenda Jean Philemon Goode, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Brenda was born May 6, 1948, in Sarasota, FL, but was raised in Charlotte, N C. She attended high school and later beauty school, working for many years as a cosmetologist before becoming a cashier at Earl's Save-More.

In 1966, Brenda married Ron Goode, they shared 59 years of marriage. She was a devoted homemaker. She faithfully attended Grace Chapel Foursquare Church with her best friend, Cathy Bradley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Philemon; sisters, Von Hunt and Shirley Malcolm; and her son-in-law, Trip Weed.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 59 years, Ron Goode; children, Ronald "Dean" Goode Jr., of Forest City, Alicia Weed, of Lexington, SC, Jack Goode (Rhonda), of Forest City, and Adrienne Ledford (Eric), of Forest City; grandchildren, Kelsey Ellenburg (Jacob), Drew Weed, Aydan Weed, Cale Weed, Alaina Goode, Addie Goode, Brett Goode (Robin Collins), Austin Ledford, Makaylah Ledford, Seth Ledford, and Autumn Ledford Norton (Connor); great-grandchildren, Kolton, Kaliyah, Jaxon, Josiah, Reece, Royce, and Eamonn.

A celebration of Brenda's life was held at Race Path Baptist Church on June 1 with Rev. Ricky Poteat and Rev. Paul McGinnis officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.