Mrs. Navona Gooch (Bryant) Forgay

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Navona Gooch Forgay, age 89, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday April 23, 2023. Mrs. Forgay was born in Hoschton, Georgia the daughter of the late Otis R. Bryant and the late Bertie Taylor Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Myron Gooch, her second husband, Robert C. Forgay and a brother, Horace R. Bryant. 

Mrs. Forgay worked as a bookkeeper with Gooch Electric and Pumbing Inc. and was a homemaker. She was a member of Galilee Christian Church, Jefferson, Georgia and loved playing bridge for over fifty years.

Survivors include two sons, Jimmy E. Gooch (Barbara) and Bobby W. Gooch (Susan) both of Jefferson, GA. Two step-daughters, Sandra Still (William) of Murfreesboro, TN and Susie Payne (Carol) of Monroe, GA. Two step-sons, Bobby A. Forgay (Becky) of Conyers, GA and Tommy Forgay (Shannon) of Covington, GA. Six grandchildren, Kimberlie G. Sutterfield (John) of Landrum, S.C., Christopher Gooch (Amber) of Jefferson, Justin Gooch (Tara) of Maysville, Blake Gooch (Jennifer) of Jefferson, Kris Johnston (Donnie) of Maysville and Kelli Carter (Joseph) of Jefferson. Fourteen great grandchildren, Sean Sutterfield, Austin and Hudson Gooch, Chelsey Winters, Jayden Gooch, Jayse, Kash and Kam Gooch, Addison and Gavin Gooch, Logan Barbee, Tyler Johnston, Graysen Johnston and Brennan Carter. Two great great grandchildren, Skyler Johnston and Brixy Winters. Special friends, Joanne Tyson and Raye D. Jackson.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Tuesday April 25, 2023 at Galilee Christian Church with Pastor Nick Vipperman officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce, GA. Honored as pallbearers are Christopher Gooch, Justin Gooch, Blake Gooch, John Sutterfield, Jayden Gooch and Coleman Barbee. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. at Galilee Christian Church.

Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to, Galilee Christian Church Building Fund 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549 or First Baptist Church Jefferson Food Bank 246 Washington Street, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467       

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