Jo Ann (Goff) (Goold) Murray died peacefully in Winter Haven, Florida on April 20, 2018. Her 93 years were filled with a strong faith in God, deep family connections and an abiding love and concern for others.
Born on January 18, 1925, Jo Ann enjoyed a happy childhood in Winter Haven with brother Jimmy Goff and parents B. Earl and Flossie Goff. After graduating from Winter Haven High School, she married Murray E. Goold and moved with their children Carol and Gary to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the 1950’s. Jo Ann later married Brent Murray, and after his death, she moved back to Winter Haven, where she was active in Beymer United Methodist Church, P.E.O., numerous volunteer committees, and several bridge and prayer groups. She was known for her kindness, graciousness and love for family and friends; her passion for card games; and her willingness to stay positive no matter what life threw at her.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jimmy and sister-in-law Nora Goff, husbands Murray Goold and Brent Murray, and special friend Dick Simonds. She is survived by daughter Carol Stewart, of Folly Beach, South Carolina; son Gary Goold (Chris) of Durango Colorado; granddaughters Jennifer Stewart Borak (Greg) of Savannah, Georgia; Melissa Stewart VandeWiel (Jeff) of Charleston, South Carolina; Jana Goold Kramer (Alex) of Arlington Heights, Illinois; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Beymer United Methodist Church on June 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with reception following in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Beymer United Methodist Church, 700 North Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven Florida 33881.
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