Mildred Ross Goffigon

Mrs. Mildred Ross Goffigon, 98, wife of the late William O. Goffigon, and a resident of the Hermitage on the Eastern Shore, formerly of Parksley, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2017. 

Born August 27, 1918 in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late Reverend M.L. Ross and Zelma C. Ross.  Following graduation from Wingate College, Mildred moved to New Orleans, LA where she met, and later married, the love of her life.  A devout Christian woman, Mildred was a longtime member of Parksley Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir.  She was a member of the Soroptimist Club, Republican Women of Accomack County, and the Women’s Club of Accomack County and their choral group.  Mildred enjoyed playing Bridge, reading books, crossword puzzles, and especially enjoyed traveling, however, nothing brought her more joy than being surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her four loving daughters, Ann G. Bull and husband Rick of Parksley, Beth G. Darby and husband Ed of Cape Charles, VA, Nancy G. Lewis of Parksley, and Kay G. Phillips and husband Dick of Cape Charles; eight devoted  grandchildren, Russell Bull and wife Kathy of Plano, TX, Paige Tatum and husband Brad of Boston, MA, Dr. Andrew Darby and wife Elizabeth of Charlottesville, VA, Mary Krouse of Dillwyn, VA, Chip Lewis of Virginia Beach, VA, Bo Phillips and wife Katie of Grasonville, MD, Ross Phillips of Washington, DC, and Betsy Phillips of Brooklyn, NY; ten great-grandchildren, Nock, Will, and Charlotte Darby, Caroline and Tucker Krouse, Taylor and Parker Lewis, and Graham, Vivienne, and Charlie Phillips; sisters, Ruth Rorshach and Grace Byer; brothers, Paul and Eddie Ross; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Hermitage on the Eastern Shore on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., with The Reverend Robert Fletcher officiating.  Private interment will be held in the Parksley Cemetery. 

In appreciation for the care and compassion shown to Mildred in her final days the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, P.O. Box 616, Onley, VA 23418.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.