Brenda “Mama” Goodwin Sanford peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Mama was known for her unconditional love, quick wit, dedicated faith in the Lord our Father, and her ability to find the best in every person and every situation. Her happiest moments were spent with family, and she brought light, laughter and strength to all who knew her. We will always carry her love with us. “Our Love is Unconditional.”
She is survived by her children, Hoa Loung Vo Jr. of Rockingham and Amanda (Mandy) Vo and spouse, Aaron Juarez, of Fishers, Indiana; and by her grandchildren (Angels), Nathan Vo, Ava Juarez and Ari Juarez. She is also survived by her siblings, Libby McDonald, Diane Adams, Frankie Croom, Elaine Gibson, Donna Huntley, Leroy Goodwin; and half-siblings, Roy McLeod and Bill McLeod; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Goodwin Lundy; her sister, Laura Lynn Goodwin Crook; her nephew, Lonnie McDonald; her nieces, Jennifer Lynn and Carrie Ann Arnette; and her nephew, “Little” Jim Brown.
A viewing and visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Shinning Light Free Will Baptist Church. A visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at Shinning Light Freewill Baptist Church, 127 Calvert St., Rockingham. Interment will follow in Northam Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Genesis Mortuary Services of Dunn.
