Nell Dean (Pennell) Goodman

            Nell Dean Pennell Dyson Goodman, born November 8, 1938, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked in the furniture industry and her last twenty years of working she worked at Hickory Springs in Hiddenite. She loved flowers and gardening. She was one of fifteen children.

            Nell Dean was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Pennell and Fannie Walker Pennell; her first husband, Billy Ray Dyson; granddaughters, Melinda Moore, Melita Moore; sisters, Marilee Hurlbut, Alma Adams, Marie Kolenette; brothers, Thurston Pennell, Glenn Pennell, Fred Pennell, Don Pennell, Miller Pennell, Wayne Pennell, William Pennell, Jonie Pennell, and Rayford Pennell.

            Those left to cherish and honor Nell Dean’s memories include: her daughters, Deanna Peterson (Rick), Teresa Moore (James), Billie Patterson (Richard); grandchildren, Michelle Moore, Latasha Martin, Carrie Patterson, Brigette Walker, Wesley Walker; great-grandchildren, Taya Moore, Alia Moore, Gunner Abernathy, Marcus Deal, Cameron Deal, Jesse Walker, Haagen Walker, Jaxon Daniels; sisters, Loretta Brann (Elliott) of Hiddenite, Lucille Hendricks of Washington State; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

            The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Darren Peterson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Taylorsville City Cemetery.

            Memorials may be made to Abernathy Laurels, 102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658

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