Opal M. Goins

Opal M. Goins of Monticello, 93, died August 22, 2013.

Mrs. Goins was a lifelong resident of Newton County and faithful member of Covington First United Methodist Church for 58 years. In addition, she was involved with the Lillian Everette Circle of FUMC and the FUMC over- 50 club. She was loved, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Goins was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell A. Goins; son, Robert W. Goins; and her parents, Jonathan and Mamie (Thompson) McClure.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mickey and Bernie Goins of Monticello; grandchildren, Greg Goins of Mansfield, Carla Joost of Conyers, Kelley Buffer of Monticello; great-grandchildren, McCauley Buffer, Candi Joost, Courtney Joost; and her brother, Murray McClure of Covington.

A graveside service for Mrs. Goins was held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington, with Dr. Royeese Stowe officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Covington First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1113 Conyers Street SW, Covington, GA 30014.

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home in Covington was in charge of arrangements; www.caldwellandcowan.com for online condolences