Betty Goff Obituary
Betty Ann Dooley Goff, 70, of Big Island passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 22, 1954, to the late Walter Clay Dooley and Roxie Agee Dooley.
Betty knew the meaning of hard work. She was always working beside her husband no matter what he was doing. She would help him garden, put in fence posts and cut firewood. Betty also loved flee markets and went regularly.
She is survived by her husband, James Albert Goff; children, Becky Flynn (James) and James Goff (Gail); grandchildren, Josh Goff (Samantha) and Dillon Goff; great grandchildren, Ryver Goff, Adynn McDaniel, Hartlen Goff and Caselyn Goff.
No services are being held at this time.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
320 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523-1928
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