Mattie Goad

Mattie Overton Goad, age 95 of Sunbright, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Laura Sexton Overton of the Brimstone community.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Billie Joe Goad; her brothers, Arvil Overton, Lloyd Overton and Arlie Overton; her sisters, Ervie Overton, Glennis Payne and Mae Olmstead.

Mattie is survived by her daughters, Gayle Goad and Susanne Goad; sister, Betty Overton; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mattie was a farm girl at heart, loved all animals and was also a licensed cosmetologist. In 1958, she opened Mattie’s Beauty Salon in Sunbright and practiced her profession there for 53 years. She was patient, optimistic and forgiving. She enjoyed gardening, trying new recipes and was the sunshine in our home.

It was Mattie’s request that there be no public services, flowers or memorials.

A private graveside service will be held in the Lone Mountain Cemetery in the Brimstone community of Robbins.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mattie Overton Goad.

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