Edith White Goodson

Edith White Goodson, age 84, of Alto, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness and a full life on Saturday, August 20, 2022.  

Edith was born October 20, 1937, to the late Beacher White and Mellie Segars White of the Hollingsworth Community in Banks County, Georgia. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Coy Goodson; her beloved daughter, Kathryn Eileen Goodson; sister, Peggy White Goodson; and brothers, Denver White and Dennis White, all of Alto. 

She is survived by her son, Rex Edwin Goodson of Alto; granddaughter, Serena Goodson of Dahlonega; grandsons, Jason Goodson and Corey Goodson of Alto; five great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; sisters, Willette White Mote of Demorest and Trudy White Galloway of Alto; brothers, Dan White (Sandy) of Gainesville and Phil White of Alto; brother-in-law, Ralph Goodson; sisters-in-law, Lavonne Goodson Martin and Margaret Goodson, all of Alto. 

Edith was the matriarch of the Fort Hollingsworth-White House White family in Banks County. For the last several years she had held court on the shaded front porch of her home near the family homeplace. There, on that oasis surrounded by her many flowerpots, one could find rest from the modern-day rush and struggle. One frequent visitor remarked that “while sitting with Edith on her front porch…. all seemed right with the world”. 

Edith loved to laugh, and the only thing she loved more than hearing a well-told tale, was telling one herself. For years she could be found spinning folklore on the grounds of Fort Hollingsworth-White House. 

Edith was a descendant of the Segars clan on her mother’s side and it was well known the Segars women could be loud and lively. This natural voice amplification served her well for years as the choir director at Mt. Sinai Congregational Holiness Church. Her gusto and adoration in performing a song of worship was unrivaled this side of Glory. 

Edith’s passion for prayer will be sorely missed in her family and community. Edith was a prayer warrior of the highest rank. She kept a prayer log and dutifully prayed for each entry every day. If you had a need, the place to be was at the top of her prayer list. Edith was beloved by her family and extended family alike, and her charm and wit will never be forgotten. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Rehoboth Congregational Holiness Church, formerly Mt. Sinai Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Maggie Black and Rev. Drewery Loggins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Wednesday, at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fort Hollingsworth-White House, Friends of the Fort, c/o Willette White Mote, 660 Bethel Temple Road, Demorest, Georgia 30535. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.