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Obituary For Jacqueline Irene Timberlake Goss
Jacqueline Irene Timberlake Goss was born in Granville County, North Carolina on May 3, 1926 and departed this life at South Point Rehabilitation Center on February 1, 2026, marking the close of nearly a century of life. She was the sixth of nine children born to the late Eugene "Babe" and Lizzie Mae Jones Timberlake.
Irene was educated in the Durham County School System and graduated from Little River High School. For many years she was a faithful employee of Duke University. Irene was joined in holy matrimony to the late George "Lee" Washington Goss. At an early age, Irene became a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and later moved her membership to the Mount Level Missionary Baptist Church. Irene was passionate about her service to the Lord. She sang in the Mount Level Senior Choir and served as a missionary for many years and was a devoted member of the Eugene Timberlake Sunday School Class. Irene dearly loved her church family, her Pastor and was the oldest living member of Mount Level Missionary Baptist Church. Irene loved people and cherished her family. She enjoyed talking to everyone and sharing stories from her childhood. Sitting on her front porch and talking was one of her favorite things to do. She particularly relished in recalling memories from her childhood, playing and making mischief with her brothers. Irene loved her family and until her health declined she cooked Saturday morning breakfast for her brother, sisters, nieces and nephews and church family. Irene also enjoyed hosting family and friends for Christmas Eve dinner.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband George Goss, brothers Burrus Timberlake, Grady Timberlake, Richard D. Timberlake, Sr., Julian Carr Timberlake, John Hoover Timberlake, sisters Elizabeth Timberlake, Grace T. Hayes, and Clara T. Evans. Our beloved Irene leaves many fond memories to be cherished by her multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Arrangements:
Public Viewing: Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm | Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham NC, 27713
Funeral Service: Monday, February 9, 2026 | Visitation: 11:00 am | Funeral: 12:00 pm
Place of Service: Mt Level Missionary Baptist Church 316 Hebron Rd Durham NC
Interment: Mt Level Missionary Baptist Church 316 Hebron Rd Durham NC
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Heartfelt condolences to the Timberlake and Goss families. Mrs. Goss was a sweet lady.
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Cousin Irene greeted you with a warm smile and a kind word.She shared so much family history and she will be greatly missed.
We are so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. Miss Irene adopted us as her children and we were so honored to know and love her. We always enjoyed our visits and phone calls with her listening to her wonderful stories. We pray that God gives you comfort during this difficult time. Fred & Parthenia
My condolences and prayers to the families!
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family Of Irine Goss. My prayers are with you all.🙏❤️
Prayers are sent to the Timberlake and Goss families in the transition of this beautiful woman of God. Ms. Irene always greeted you with a loving smile and the twinkle in her eyes was so comforting to all who experienced her touch. Ms. Irene will be missed, Heaven's gain.
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Sympathy and prayer goes out to the family Mount level as loss a true spiritual person, Miss Irene, you will be truly missed. You never forgot who anybody was and was always a faithful member Gayle Bridges
My sincere condolences to the Timberlake family. Miss Irene will be truly missed. She was one of the mothers of Mt. Level who always made you feel welcome and blessed to be in her presence.
My sincerest sympathy to the Timberlske family.Irene has been an integral part of our Level family my entire life. She was also a family friend who spent hours on the phone with my mother until her last days(2014). I am grateful to have known her, and she will definitely be missed.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
