Elvernest Goring

March 28th, 1914 – July 27th, 2012

Elvernest Goring was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America on March 28th, 1914 to Tom and Mary Goring. On July 27th, 2012, the Lord called her home. While in Guyana, Gran, as she was commonly known, was a Seamtress and Homemaker. Her main job was caring for her family. In 1975, Gran immigrated to the United States of America to be with her Daughter Lynette, Son-in-law Raymond and her grandchildren in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1980, Raymond and Lynette  moved once again to Geneva, Florida and once again, Gran was there with her family.

Gran was preceded by her Son-in-law Raymond in 1994 and Daughter Lynette in 2006. Gran is survived by her Grandchildren Simeon Goring/Tonya, Raymond Permaul, Jr. / Marilyn, Russell Permaul, Tarlalyn Permaul-Brown, and Rafael Permaul / Vanessa . She is also survived by 13 Great-grandchildren and 15 Great, great-grandchildren.


The family will be receiving friends at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Oviedo, Florida on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 9:00 - 11:00a .  The service will be held at the church at 11:00a with Pastor Charles Jones officiating.  A repast will be held at the church following the service.