Irma Elizabeth Gooch of Selmer, TN was born December 27, 1929 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Spencer and Verble Dunaway Richards. She was united in marriage to Vadis E. Gooch who preceded her in death on September 18, 1967.
Mrs. Gooch departed this life on June 1, 2018 in Selmer at the age of 88 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days. She was a retired Hairstylist Cosmetologist.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilynn B. Estes Underwood of Selmer, TN, Nancy Elizabeth Sherlin of Arlington, TN; a son, Roger Neal Gooch of Selmer, TN; four grandchildren, Brian Bridges, Margaret Bridges Copeland, Evan Elizabeth Sherlin, Patrick Gooch; three great grandchildren, Paige Vilcheck, Haylie Gooch, Olivia Gooch; a sister, Jo Doris Castleman of Lakeland, FL; sons-in-law, Allen Ray Sherlin and Gerald Underwood; granddaughter-in-law, Margaret Wyatt Gooch; grandson-in-law, George Copeland; a host of extended family and friends along with the special friends at Legacy Hospice of Selmer and Crossroads Medical.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gooch was preceded in death by a son, Marty Edward Gooch on May 7, 2018; a sister, Louise Breeden; two brothers, Thurman Richards and Clyde Richards.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation.
There will be no visitation prior to the service for Mrs. Gooch.