Jackie Elizabeth Goff

Jackie Elizabeth Goff

1970 - 2025

Jackie Elizabeth Goff, of Grand Prairie, Texas, entered eternal rest on November 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Born on January 24, 1970, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackie was the cherished daughter of Russell Joseph Goff, Sr. and Ella Allen Goff O'Neal.

Jackie's life was a beautiful testament to perseverance, faith, and love. She graduated from West St. John High School class of 1988 and continued her education at Southern University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and later a Master's degree in Public Administration. Her passion for helping others guided her career as an administrator and coordinator in various roles, with her final position as Coordinator of Education and Housing at Southern University, a role she embraced wholeheartedly until her illness.

Jackie was deeply rooted in faith-a devoted student of the Bible whose spirit radiated hope and strength. To know Jackie was to know a fighter. She faced every challenge with courage and optimism, never allowing adversity to dim her light. Her unwavering determination and compassionate heart touched countless lives.

As we say goodbye, we find comfort in knowing Jackie's spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her. Her legacy of kindness, resilience, and grace will continue to inspire us all.

Jackie leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory: her mother Ella O'Neal (Henry); sister Shawnetta Goff Jackson (Tommy); brother Russell Goff, Jr. (Patricia); nephews Russell Goff III and Tommy Jackson, Jr., along with a host of beloved relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Russell Goff, Sr., maternal grandparents Freeman and Alma Bartholomew Allen, Sr., and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs.Sidney Goff, Sr.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7

Relatives and friends of the family, Priest and Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church are invited to the Celebration of Life Services at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2349 LA-18, Edgard, Louisiana 70049 at 10:00am on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Rev. Robustiano Mogia-Celebrant. Visitation from 8:00am until the time of service at the above-named Church. Interment St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Final Arrangements entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, LLC. 605 Main Street, Laplace, LA 70068. 985-359-1919. "Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission."

There will also be a Celebration of Life Repast following Interment at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Center.