Geneva Luck Goins

Geneva Luck Goins, age 89, entered her eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family on January 15, 2026. A native of Randolph County, she was born on February 26, 1936, in Asheboro, North Carolina. She was the cherished daughter of Gillis and Viola Luck. Geneva grew up with a gentle spirit, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for home and family, qualities that would define her entire life.

She attended Franklinville School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1955. In 1954, Geneva met the love of her life, Edgar Goins. Their bond quickly became unbreakable, and the two were united in marriage on February 5, 1956. Together, they built a life marked by devotion, steadiness, and quiet joy. Geneva worked for a short time at Clockman Mills before beginning her long-term career at the Energizer Battery Plant, then Union Carbide, in 1960. She remained there until her retirement in 1996. In 1964, she and Edgar planted their roots on family land just outside of town, a place that became the heart of countless memories, meals, and gatherings.

Geneva was a woman of many talents, but her home was her canvas. She loved to sew, clean, arrange flowers, and play games, but her true gift was found in the kitchen. A masterful cook and baker, she poured love into every dish she prepared. Her food was always requested at church events, family celebrations, and community gatherings, where her warm hospitality was as cherished as her recipes.

A lifelong member of Spoon’s Chapel Christian Church, Geneva served faithfully in many roles throughout the years. Her dedication to her church family reflected her deep and abiding faith, lived out through service, kindness, and steadfast commitment. Above all, Geneva loved her family. She was the heart of her home, steady and endlessly giving. Her legacy is one of love lived quietly but powerfully, through simple acts of care that shaped the lives of all who knew her.

Geneva is survived by her daughter Anita O’Donnell (Sean) of Ramseur, son Mike Goins (Trina) of Asheboro; grandchildren Christopher Goins and Dillon Goins (Casey) both of Asheboro, great grandchild Kyle Richardson (Jaletta) of Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, great great grandchild Avonlea Richardson, of Penns Creek, Pennsylvania, granddaughter-in-law Jana Richardson Strickland (Melvin), step grandson Alex O’Donnell of Ramseur, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and siblings, she is also proceeded in death by her husband, Edgar, of almost 65 years and grandson Kyle Richarson.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the afternoon at Spoons Chapel Christian Church by the Reverend Isaac Fetterhoff. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro has the honor of serving the Goins family.