Alice Olear von Rohr Goforth, 98, of Hixson died Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Wife to Herbert Victor Goforth for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She says she read every book in the library before she graduated. Daughter to (Jake) Jacob and Virtye Pope von Rohr, who preceded her in death as well as all her brothers and sisters, Flora, Una, Walter, Thelma, Ina, Wilson, and Fred.
She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and has volunteered planting flowers at Soddy Daisy Health Care, as well as bringing flowers and gifts of food to the patients.
She worked at Dixie Yarn Mill in Lupton City, where she met her husband. She and her husband owned Goforth Greenhouses in Hixson, Tennessee and made many friends through their giving spirit. You rarely left their home hungry or empty handed. She once said the saddest part of growing old is out living your friends.
Survivors include sons, Larry Goforth, and Tommy Goforth; grandson Jeremy Goforth; niece, Sue Brown and family.
A private graveside will be held Saturday.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.