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Claire Goolsby Obituary
Surrounded by loving family and friends, Claire created a home filled with caring and joy. Her sweet spirit nurtured not only her family but many generations of children at Athens First Methodist and Beech Haven Baptist kindergartens. During her life she was active in DAR, the University Women's Club, Roadrunners, First United Methodist Women's Circle and Athens Country Club Women's Golf Association. She served shut-ins in the Athens area through Meals on Wheels and as a Pink Lady at Athens Regional Medical Center. For over 45 years, Claire was known for entertaining large crowds of Georgia fans following all the UGA home games.
Claire is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Clint Dawkins of Jacksonville, FL and Penny and Joe Hodgson of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren and spouses, De (Lauren) Dawkins, Beverly Hodgson and Sam Hodgson of Nashville, TN, Burney Dawkins and Morgan Dawkins of Jacksonville, FL and Mac (Kathleen) Hodgson of Atlanta, GA; two great-grandchildren, Witt and Harrison Dawkins of Nashville, TN; brother-in-law, Sam (Shirley) Goolsby, and sister-in-law, Mary Alice (Pat) Regan, of Ellijay, GA, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Burney and sisters and brothers-in-law Jo and Jimmy Bridges, and Gwen and B.G. Malone.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. in West View Cemetery in Monticello, GA. Dr. John Brown officiating.
Serving as pallbearers will be Burney Dawkins, De Dawkins, Sam Goolsby, Mac Hodgson, Sam Hodgson, Pete Malone and Matt Mauthe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1109, Athens, GA 30603 or to the charity of your choice.
Jordan Funeral Home of Monticello is in charge of arrangements.
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Jane McMullen
November 1, 2006
o the Goolsby Family, Claire was such a big part of Beech Haven's start-up kindergarten program. Such fun to teach with her. Also enjoyed being a part of the girl's growing up. Sorry I was out of town for the service but Jane Eldridge told me every detail. What a fitting rememberance. Love to all.
Gretchen Fennell-Evans
October 30, 2006
the Goolsby family, I was so saddened to hear of Mrs Goolsbys passing! She was the sweetest person I knew. I loved growing up with Mr and Mrs Goolsby in my life. They exhibited what true love and romance was. I will always remember the precious smile available to all. All my prayers are with you.
Joane & Bob Cooper
October 28, 2006
To all of the Famly-
Bootsie may be gone, but our memories of her will always be sweet. She was my favorite aunt--so much fun, so loving and kind. God be with all of you at this time and in the difficult times in the future as you mourn her loss.
Love,
Joanne and Bob Cooper
David Smith
October 28, 2006
I was one of Ms. Goolsby's students in the early 1960's. Although that has been a LONG time, I have remembered here with love many times over the years. She taught me more than anyone could have known at the time. I wish I had been able to thank her.
My thoughts and best wishes to all of her friends and family.
Dr Rick Waters
October 28, 2006
Mrs. Goolsby was one of the most enjoyable neighbors I have ever known. I cannot conjour up an image in which she was not smiling. Our prayers are with all of her family and friends.
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