A funeral will be held at a future date for 72-year-old Florence E. Goatley of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home.
She was born April 11, 1952 in Cairo, Ill. a daughter of Charles Herbert Roberts and Mildred (Clark) Roberts, who both preceded her in death.
She married William P. Goatley. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters: Paula (Thomas) Elder of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., Sally (James) Louis of Bloomsdale, Mo., and Sue Ellen (Billy) Dowdy of Barlow, Kent.; two sisters: Margaret Wright of Metropolis, Ill. and Carla (Craig) Shemwell of Cairo, Ill.; grandchildren: Jacob (Hannah) Barbee, Garrett (Ashton) Elder, Samantha (Berry) Dowdy, William Dowdy; great grandchildren: Lucas, Ryder, Ramsey, Lainey, Eddie, Remy, Henry; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister: Sarah Ann Roberts; and a grandson: Timothy Barbee.
Florence enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She attended Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church.
Services and burial will take place at a later date in Fancy Farm, Kent.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com