Geneva Luck Goins

Geneva Luck Goins, age 89, entered her eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. 

A native of Randolph County, she was born on Feb. 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 Feb. 5, 1956. Together, they built a life marked by devotion, steadiness and quiet joy. 

Geneva worked for a short time at Klockman 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 Richardson.

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

The family is requesting in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Mrs. Goins to either:

— Hospice of Randolph, Asheboro, NC.

— Spoons Chapel Christian Church, Asheboro, NC.

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