Sarah May Goggins, daughter of the late Gladys Iva Fern Hesselgesser and Millard Fay Livermore was born at Burwell, Nebraska, on February 11, 1919. She departed this life at her home on March 31, 2011, having attained the age of 92 years, one month and 20 days.
On May 31, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sarah was united in marriage to Robert Goggins and to this loving union five children were born. Besides spending time with her family, Sarah enjoyed the flowers in her yard and feeding and watching the wild birds.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Robert, Loren, James, and Homer Livermore, and one sister, Geraldine Dobbins.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Robert Goggins of Centerville, MO, three sons, Bernard Goggins of Goodlettsville, TN, John Goggins of Rolla, MO, David Goggins of Russellville, MO, two daughters, Mary Shipman of Reynolds, MO, Bobbie Goggins of Centerville, MO, and beloved friend, Maude Stevens of Centerville, MO, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Luella Costaglio of Millbrae, CA, Marilyn Cech of Miamisburg, OH and Kathleen Longstroth of Boise, ID. Sarah will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
A memorial services will be held at her home on April 23.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
Memorials may be made to Cottonwood Cemetery Fund c/o Burwell Community Fund P.O. Box 901 Burwell, NE 68823