Lela Gooch

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Lela Gooch, 87, of La Vernia, Texas, formerly of Roachdale, died at Country Care Manor in La Vernia Monday May 11, 2009.

Mrs. Gooch was born on Jan. 30, 1922 in Science Hill, Ky. to William Green and Bertha D. Bishop Waddle.

She married William Gooch on Oct. 21, 1941 at Somerset, KY. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, James Gooch of Sherman, Texas and William Ward Gooch of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Twin sisters Lema Wilson and Hazel Tyree and brother Estal Waddle preceded her in death.

Services will be Saturday at Servies and Morgan Funeral Home in Roachdale at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Small officiating. Burial will be in Roachdale Cemetery.

Calling will be Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.

Online condolence may be made at serviesmorgan.com