Rev. Charley Goins

Clara (Charlie) Goins was born May 18, 1948, in Pinkstaff, Illinois. She was born to Randel and Virginia Loretta Hughes- Goins. Charlie enjoyed her brother and sisters Coretta Goins, Dora Bell, Mary Francis Goins, and her brother Melvin Henry Goins. Charlie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pilgrams Rest Baptist Church. Charlie attended Turkey Run High School and graduated in 1966. She continues to further her education and earned many College degrees.

Charlie then married Perry Armstrong and had their first-born child Michael D Armstong in 1968 and soon after Katesha Armstong in 1971.

Charlies career in the Criminal Justice field working with Dog the bounty hunter, Action Jackson bail bond, private investigator, and many other. Charlie retired but still wanted to work, she gave back to the community with Potts Food Bank. Charlie volunteered with Potts Trotter 5k run and walks.

Charlie reinstated her member to GWCF Gods Will Christian Fellowship. Charlie was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She enjoyed family time, going to church, watching Judge Judy, spending time with her Grandchildren, cooking, going to the food bank, loving on her furbabies. Charlie loved to help anyone in need. Charlie loved the Broncos.

Charlie was called to eternal rest November 12, 2024. She will be missed by all who knew her. Charlie leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, her son Michael Armstrong, her daughter Katesha Armstrong- Logan (Paul Logan). Her sister Mary Francis and Coretta Goins. Her grandchildren Manique Armstong, Amber Falls, Maruce Armstrong, Monique Armstrong Michael (little Mickey) Armstong, and Charliza Armstong. Her great grandchildren Manique (MJ) Armstrong Jr, Mai’Angel Armstrong, Aaleyah McCaleb, Misha Armstrong and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

 Dear Grandmother

Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand I cannot touch. I still have many memories of the one I love so much. Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part. God has you in his keeping. I have you in my heart.

I love you Grandmother

 Mom,

A mother is a precious treasure, her love and kindness know no measure. She laughs your joy and weeps your tears; the bond grows stronger throughout the years. She knows your ups; she knows your downs. She knows your smile and your frowns, your secret she holds like a treasure, she builds your confidence with pleasure. No matter how low, she helps you rise, no matter how sad, she makes you smile. No matter how deep, she shares your pain, remember its jus a mom thang.