Serving Locally & Internationally for Over 46 Years
Proudly family-established, owned, and operated in Southeast Atlanta since 1977 while maintaining a strong sense of community.
We’re Here For You and Your Family... Beyond the Ceremony.
Established in 1977, Goolsby Mortuary is a family-owned and operated business located in Historic Southeast Atlanta, Georgia. The founder, Thomas D. Goolsby Jr., an Atlanta native and Washington High School graduate, began his journey in the funeral service industry after obtaining his funeral service provider license in 1966. His passion for quality service and a strong sense of compassion led to the creation of Goolsby Mortuary, which has become a trusted name in providing compassionate and professional funeral services at reasonable prices.
Goolsby Mortuary views its work as a ministry of service and compassion, dedicated to supporting families in their times of sorrow. The firm emphasizes the importance of providing not only logistical assistance but also emotional support to those in need, embodying the values of empathy and care that are central to their faith-based mission. Committed to lessening the burden of end-of-life event planning, Goolsby Mortuary integrates technology to streamline the planning process, reducing the pressures associated with organizing such tasks. This allows families to focus on what matters most during this transitional period.
Lillie Goolsby, Thomas' wife, played a vital role in the success of the mortuary. An Atlanta native and alumna of Clark College, Lillie served as the Lady Attendant, offering care and understanding to families during their times of need, further emphasizing the firm's commitment to compassionate service.
Thomas' son, Michael B. Goolsby Sr., later took over the operations of the family business. An Atlanta local, Michael holds degrees from Clark Atlanta University and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service.
His wife, Marie Ann Watson-Goolsby, an alumna of Morris Brown College and also a graduate of Gupton-Jones, serves as the funeral director in charge and CEO, making significant contributions to the firm and the funeral industry. She currently holds the position of State Director of Education and Research for the Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc., and is an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The transition of Thomas, Lillie, and Michael has served as a bridge, facilitating the transfer of leadership to the next generation, with Marie as a cornerstone and a wellspring of knowledge and wisdom. The family's commitment to service continues with Gekelia and Erica, the
granddaughters of Thomas and Lillie, who are currently studying at Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. Together, they are honored to follow in their family's footsteps and are wholeheartedly dedicated to upholding the tradition of delivering quality funeral services rooted in compassion and care.
Over 44 years, Goolsby Mortuary has remained a beacon of trust and dedication, exemplifying a faith-based approach to serving families during one of their most challenging times. Through their ministry of service and compassion, they strive to offer hope and support, ensuring that every family's needs are met with respect and dignity.
Pre-Arrangement
A gift to your family, sparing them hard decisions at an emotional time.
All Services
View all of our services offered. We're here to help you find the best way to honor your loved ones life.
In Our Care
Plant Memorial Trees
We are proud to be partnering with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees across the country.
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Send Flowers
We've made sending flowers an easy online process. Flowers are sent from a local florist.
Proud Family Business
Mr. Goolsby brought his son, Michael Goolsby into the family business. Michael is also a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Clark College, The Atlanta University and Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service and a licensed funeral service provider.
Marie Goolsby, Michael’s wife serves as the corporate secretary and media relations specialist. She is also a graduate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service and a licensed funeral service provider. Marie is the current State Director of Education and Research for the Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association, Inc.
How We Can Honor Your Loved One
We have adopted tailor-made software which makes your entire experience much smoother. With customizable obituary pages and simplified after-care we’ve tailored our practices to continue to put families first.
Digital Obituaries
Leave a memory or a photo to your loved ones digital obituary so their memory lives on forever. These pages are customizable to reflect the unique life of your loved one with different themes.
Forever Photos
Invite family & friends to upload photos. Preserve memories. Forever.
Collaborate
We make everything simple with an easy-to-use app where you can work with your funeral director, from anywhere. Works on any device. Invite anyone to help.
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Important Scam Alert
We have been made aware of a recent scam targeting families of our funeral home. Scammers have been posing as our funeral home and contacting families with fake receipts and payment requests through apps like Cash App.
Please be advised:
- We never request payments through Cash App or similar platforms.
- All official communications and receipts will come directly from our office.
If you receive any suspicious messages or payment requests, do not respond or send money. Instead, contact us immediately at (404) 588-0128.
Your trust and security are our priority.
