Margaret Goad Carwile, 95, of Lynchburg, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1922 in Huddleston, Va. a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Edison Goad and the late Artie Scott Goad.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda C. Parker and her husband, Wade of Forest; her son, John Rucker Carwile and his wife, Debra of Madison Heights; one grandson, John Scott Carwile of Forest; three great- grandchildren, Matthew, Amy and Jeffrey Carwile, numerous nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Joyce Shipp of Gordonsville and a special nephew, Wayne Goad of Rustburg, along with other relatives and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Rucker (Buzz) Thornton Carwile, one sister, Rachel G. Baker and three brothers, Horace Stephen Goad, Marvin Goad and Carl Goad.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, please offer contributions to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or online at www.heart.org.
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