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Iris Gooslin Obituary
IRIS GOOSLIN
WILLIIAMSON, W.Va. — Iris Stallard Gooslin, age 78, of Williamson, passed away Saturday. March 5, 2016, at Pikeville Medical Center. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, at First Baptist Church in Williamson, where she has been an active member since the age of 14.
Iris was born on February 17, 1938, to the late Walter and Minerva Hatfield Stallard. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Truman Leo Gooslin.
She was in the 1958 graduating class of Williamson High School.
A loving and devoted wife and mother to her two daughters, who carried the key to her heart: Lisa Gooslin McFadden (Vern) of Greensboro, N.C., and Peggy Gooslin Wolford (Jimmy) of Forest Hills, Ky.; two grandchildren: Jessica McFadden Gibson of Charlotte, N.C., and Jessie Wolford who is serving in the US Navy in Washington State.
Three siblings preceded her in death: Walter Stallard, Douglas Stallard and Howard Stallard. Remaining siblings are Glen Stallard of Xenia, Ohio, Herbert Stallard (Della) of New Carlisle Ohio, Bernard Stallard and Orrin Baisden, both of St. George, Utah, Ronnie Stallard of New Carlisle, Clemmie Pohl of Las Vegas, Nev., Ollie Scott of Spring Hill, Tenn., Mable Dague (Tom) of New Carlisle and Ruth Bevins (Carl) of Waterford, Mich. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Francis Stallard and Mae O'Brien Stallard. Others left to cherish her memories are nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Iris never met a stranger. She has recently been described as the epitome of a Christian and a "pocket person" — someone you wanted to carry around in your pocket to make you feel special! She was actively involved in her community. She lived her life not for herself, but to give herself away to others. If you're reading this, the Lil' Teapot loved you!
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday evening, March 10, at R.E. Rogers Funeral Home and request that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 506 Harvey Street, Williamson, WV 25661.
Online condolences at rerogersfuneralhome.com
R.E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.
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Steven Harper
March 19, 2016
The Lord has brought another angel into heaven.
Walli Conn
March 16, 2016
Dearest Peggy and Lisa! I am so sorry you have lost your wonderful mother. She was such a sweet person, and she will be missed by so many! Heaven gained an angel, and I will be praying for you to be comforted.
Much love, WALLI CONN
Chris Stallard
March 15, 2016
"Law Honey", we sure will miss you. Luv to all the family.
Mike & Nina Bowe
March 13, 2016
We loved this lady. She was a treasure; very sweet. Rest in peace precious lady!
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Melanie Jeffers
March 11, 2016
Aunt Iris, we miss you and love you so very much! You were one of two of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. I am blessed to say I knew you. You were very accepting and loving, even from the first time we met. I will forever remember our conversations and the way you said I love you in your sweet voice. I am forever grateful for Brian Jr and Mabel Dague introducing you to me. Rest in heaven sweet Lil teapot. I am praying for my fiancee's family as we all heal from our loss, may Peggy and Lisa know how much they are loved! God bless you all! Until we meet again, Brian Jr, Melanie and your angel babies!
Steven Harper
March 11, 2016
Iris was a great woman, she was a great person and sweet to me. I will miss her. To the family my condoliences.
Steven Harper (Brandeton, Fl)
Dodie&daphne Slone
March 11, 2016
What a wonderful lady she was a ray of sunshine she lived her life well to family sorry for your loss Dodie&daphne Slone family
March 10, 2016
O lie sue Scott My precious sister will always be in my heart and mind. ,.she is in. This room all around everywhere I look and I am sure those girls know this too. God bless and comfort Peggy andl Jim and Lisa and Ronnie. See you soon sis, I love ya much
Sherry Hatfield
March 10, 2016
Iris was such a sweet friend to all of us, but her WHS Alumni buddies will miss her - she was the good will ambassador for us. I personally will miss her telling me that she loved me and she would see me soon. Fly high, sweet lady, see you over yonder.
Kelli Coleman
March 10, 2016
Iris was a wonderful person. She would always tell me that I was beautiful and she loved me. She could brighten your day with her kind words, and yes, her smile and twinkle in her eyes.
May she rest in peace. God truly has an angel!
Sincerely,
Kelli L. Coleman
Patty Swingler
March 9, 2016
I only met you a few times but you were always so happy and I felt like I knew you all my life.
March 9, 2016
Sending up prayers for all the family and friends. May Iris R.I.P. Don and Risha
Brothers Bernard and Orrin
Orrin Baisden
March 9, 2016
Now our hugs will come from Heaven. We shall miss hearing her sweet voice but Iris will be in our hearts always. Love, Brother Orrin
Mary mounts
March 9, 2016
We are so sorry for your great loss if it is any consulation Heaven has another Angel.
Bobbie Sullivan
March 9, 2016
So sorry to hear of this. Iris and I were classmates at WHS but lost contact over the years. My prayers and thoughts are there with her family. (Bobbie Ferrell Sullivan)
Carolyn Kimble Smith
March 8, 2016
To the Family of Iris Gooslin, I am so very sorry for your loss,i have known iris for many many years iris was always a shining light for all and she will be missed she will continue her work in heaven as Gods Angel. God be with her family. Friend of the Family Carolyn Kimble Smith
March 8, 2016
So sorry for the loss of Iris, she was a wonderful person. She will be missed. Love and prayers. Margaret Thompson
March 8, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was truly one of the bright spots in this world. I've know her since I was a small girl and she was a wonderful person. But you girls know that! Know that ya'll are in my heart and prayers. love, Lisa Phillips
Drema Cooper
March 8, 2016
Peggy, so sorry about your Mother. I never had the privilege to meet her but I always heard what a beautiful and special person she was. Again, so sorry. Love you Peggy
your boy
March 8, 2016
Will be sadly missed but never forgotten...
your boy...
March 8, 2016
Will be sadly missed but never forgotten....
Kellie Nunley
March 7, 2016
You will be missed,,
Judy Smith
March 7, 2016
You are in my thoughts.
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