Pastor Betty Jean Hill Goforth, 81, of Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Via Health Partners (formerly Wendover Hospice House) in Shelby. She was born on June 1, 1944 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Ed McKinley Hill and Mattie Mae Lawrence Hill.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Bethlehem Temple, Grover, NC at 3:30 pm. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The reception of family and friends will be from 3:00 pm until 3:30 pm at the church. All other times the family will be meeting at 1322-A Frederick St. Shelby, NC.
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To the family you all my condolences.
Mary, Scottie, and Niecy please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. During this difficult time, may you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you navigate this time of grief.
Heavenly Father, please surround this family with Your peace, comfort their hearts, and give them strength in the days ahead. May the cherished memories of their loved one bring them comfort and hope. Amen.
TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,PLEASE KNOW THIS OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU . MY THE LOVE OF FRIENDS BE OF COMFORT TO YOU ALWAYS. MR & MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY. CHARLOTTE , N.C.
Prayers and condolences to the family of Betty. May God comfort you all in this time of grief. So sorry for your loss. Jackie of Kingstown, North Carolina
Dear Family, praying for comfort for our family during the transition of Aunt Betty. She will forever be in our hearts. Merry, Niecy, Scottie, and all of the grandchildren she loved you dearly. Rest in peace, Auntie. Love, Jackie, James, Jimmie, Stanley and Michael
I am sorry for your loss and my condolences to your family Diana Lyles and Littlejohn
I'm sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for the family!
We send our deepest condolences to the family. April Laborn and Family
Prayers And Condolences Rih Constance Wilson Family Friend And Neighbors!!!
Sending pray, love, peace, to you all Betty will be missed greatly. Love you all my friends
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