CHARLESTON, IL – Dorothy Jean Goble, age 94 of Charleston and formerly of Ashmore, died on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at her Charleston Rehab and Health Care Center home. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until Noon at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at Noon on Wednesday following the visitation with Reverend Susan Reichenberg officiating and with Eastern Star Services conducted by members and guests of the Order of Eastern Star Ashmore Chapter #670. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Ashmore United Presbyterian Church. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Dorothy was born in Hutton Township in Coles County, Illinois on November 7, 1918 and was a daughter of the late Earl and Elsie (Wilson) Johns. She and Hubert Goble were married in Charleston on August 22, 1936 by Reverend H.L. Hayes and lovingly shared nearly seventy-three years of marriage and friendship prior to his death on August 1, 2009. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families which include Jack Davis of Charleston, Evelyn (Davis) Wayne of Sullivan, Mary Low Carrier of St. Petersburg, FL, Thomas (Bonnie) Ruggles of Belair, Florida, Robert (Diana) Johns of Marshalltown, IA and Evelyn "Bitsy" Mourning of Newburgh, IN. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robert Johns; a sister, Helen Davis; and a nephew, Robert Goble.
For many years Dorothy worked alongside Hubert on their grain and livestock farm in the Ashmore and Westfield area. They also held part ownership of the Phipps and Goble John Deere implement business. Following the sale of the business they continued farming and raising livestock with the help of Rex Richey, who was a dear and special friend. Dorothy also worked in the school cafeteria at the Ashmore Elementary School. She was a life-long member of the Ashmore United Presbyterian Church where she sang in the church choir, taught children's classes and served on many church committees. She was a member and star point of the Order of Eastern Star Ashmore Chapter #670 for more than fifty years. Dorothy lived in Ashmore from 1947 until 2008 and was an active and dedicated member of the Ashmore community. In honor of her service, she along with Hubert, were elected to serve as Grand Marshals of the Ashmore Days festivities in 1989.
Dorothy was a loving Christian woman and her love for God was reflected in her lifestyle. She was always available to extend caring help to family and friends and there are many who can still recall special childhood memories of times spent at Dorothy and Hubert's home. She loved poetry, craft projects and cooking – her homemade hot rolls were a favorite. She was always devoted to making her house a home and enjoyed decorating – especially for holidays and special occasions. Dorothy will continue to be remembered by her family and friends for her kindness and love for others.
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