1957
2025
Delilah Rose Holdaway Goad, 68, of Laurel Fork, went to be with the Lord on November 08, 2025, after an 8-year battle with cancer.
Delilah was born on 10/21/1957 in Independence Virginia.
Delilah is proceeded in death by her grandson, Hezekiah Goad, her brother Jerry “Robin” Holdaway and her parents June and Frances Holdaway.
Delilah is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronnie Goad; daughter, Valerie (Joey) Horton; son, Garrett ( Carrie) Goad; granddaughters, Kennedy (Baily) Gardner, Karley Horton, and Bailee Goad; great granddaughter, Rosalee Gardner; brothers, William (Bill) Holdaway, Terry Holdaway.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, 11/11/2025 at 2:00 PM at the Maple Shade Cemetery in Laurel Fork. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in Delilah’s honor. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
Kathy Patterson
November 19, 2025
My sincere sympathy for your family at this sad time. It only seems like yesterday you were the older sister of one of my classmates keeping him in line. Will never forget your smiles and kindness.
Patsy Marton
November 13, 2025
Im so very sorry for your loss. Delilah was always such a sweet person and a good friend. May God's love help Delilah's family through this time.
Selena King
November 13, 2025
Sending prayers of comfort
Kenneth & Judy Quesenberry
November 12, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Scarlett Dalton
November 11, 2025
My deepest condolences
Connie Branscome
November 11, 2025
Garrett and family, so sorry for your loss.
Sandra Mabry
November 11, 2025
Graduated high school with her husband Ronnie. Delilah was such a sweet person. She had the sweetest smile. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Kim and Rhonda Shropshire
November 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Delilah. Prayer for Ronnie and all of the family..
Denise and Darrell GOAD
November 11, 2025
God bless you, Ronnie and children. My prayers are for you all. I am very sorry for your loss. I will remember our happier times in boy scouting and all those adventures. Delilah was a smart woman for sure. May the good memories carry you through. And, one day heaven!!, where we will see her again.
TERRY HOLDAWAY
November 11, 2025
DELILAH YOU WHERE MY ONLY SISTER YOU GREW UP TO BE A NICE PERSON I WILL MISS YOU . I NO UYOU ARE NOT SUFERING NO MORE LOVE YOU
Jeff and Beth Woods
November 10, 2025
Dear Ronnie, and family, Delilah was such a percious soul. We have so many fond memories with you and her. So glad to call her our friend and we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. We love you all and are praying for you all.
Doug Scott
November 10, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty Ann Akers, RN
November 10, 2025
I really enjoyed working with Delilah at NRVRJ. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET & understanding friend. She talked often of her grandson. She often said, he was a miracle & a fighter !! I have never forgotten our talks & I will never forget her kindness. Until we meet again, Delilah !!
Evona Jessup
November 10, 2025
Sending sympathy to the Holdaway and Goad families. I know she will be missed by many.
Jo Alger
November 10, 2025
It has been an honor and a privilege to have known Delilah and her loving family for many years. Heartfelt condolences and prayers for her family.
Emma Oakes
November 10, 2025
We are praying for you all during this time. We absolutely cherish all the memories made with Ms Delilah throughout the years and we love you Ronnie!
Carrie Goad
November 10, 2025
I couldn’t have asked for a better mother in law. I had the best. She showed me what a true mother’s love looked like. She raised her son to put God first, his wife second, and then their little family they started come next. Delilah loved making memories with her family. I think her most favorite might’ve been going to Tennessee in the fall to see the changing of the colors of the leaves. Or it might have been at Christmas time when we could see all the lights through Pigeon Forge. I’ll carry her in my heart til we are reunited. I’m thankful Hezekiah helped Jesus welcome her into heaven. Kiah and Delilah are the two most definite people that deserved heaven.
Delilah, I can only imagine how happy Kiah is to have his Ma back to rock him in her lap. As his angelic eyes lock in with yours and he places his hand gently on your cheek and without words, lets you know how much he has missed you.
Carlton Sutphin
November 10, 2025
sorry for your loss Ronnie. I know your faith will keep and guide you and your family.
Tom Sutphin
November 10, 2025
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. We love you Ronnie! We are praying for comfort and strength in these days.
Dreama Holdaway
November 10, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rogene , Debra , David and Janet and the Guys at Nesters Store
November 10, 2025
We are deeply sorry for your loss
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