Wednesday, June 4, 2025 9:10 am

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.