Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Marie Goff
Oct 8th, 1921 - Aug 13th, 2016Juanita Marie Goff, 94, died on August 13, 2016, at the home of her grandson in Huntington Beach, CA. Formerly Juanita Marie Ellis was born in Orchardville, IL, on October 8, 1921, the daughter of Ed Ellis and Ella May Lee-Ellis. Marie, a long time resident of Xenia, recently moved to Huntington Beach, CA, to be with family. Marie's grandson, Darin Goff, his wife, Deborah, and her great grand children, Alicia, Amber and Austin Goff, who were with her in her final hours. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.
Marie, a dedicated wife and mother, married Lyman Goff on June 6, 1942. Lyman was Xenia's postmaster and rural mail carrier, and he preceded her passing on Feb. 8, 1973, as did their son, Ellis Goff, a retired executive with Apple Computers, who passed on March 13, 2014. Marie was a homemaker and attended Powers Church in Xenia. She was a beloved member of the local community and will be greatly missed.
Final services for Marie Goff will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Powers General Baptist Church south of Xenia. Officiating will be her Pastor, Ron Jennings. Interment will be in Powers Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Powers General Baptist Church. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Visit www.frankandbright.com to share a condolence or memory with the family.