Mildred Goyen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pratt, KS Mildred (Milly) Elizabeth Goyen, 88, died August 18, 2014 at South Wind Hospice in Pratt, KS. She was born January 30, 1926 in LaGrange, GA, the daughter of Forrest L. and Evelyn (Freeman) Jacobs. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Corlis Goyen, Jr. They married on July 31, 1946 in LaGrange, GA and moved to Cairo, KS. Survivors include a son, Kenneth (Susan) Goyen, Athens, GA; a daughter Barbara C. Tafreshi, Boulder, CO; three grandsons, Bo James Molei, Matthew (Chenelle) Goyen, and Andrew Goyen; and two great-grandchildren, Lyla and Tristan Goyen. Milly was a Homemaker, active in HEU, Mother’s Club, and an active leader in 4H. She belonged to her Bible Study Group for over 30 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pratt, an active member of the 50/50 KumDub Sunday School Class and participated in the Bell Choir. She taught Sunday School and played the piano for the Cairo United Methodist Church. She also loved to paint. Visitation will be from 1:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd., Pratt, KS 67124. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Pratt with Rev. Donna Voteau officiating. Burial will be in the Cairo Cemetery, Cairo, KS. Memorials may be made to 50/50 Kum Double Sunday School Class at the First United Methodist Church or to South Wind Hospice in care of the mortuary. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

Mildred Goyen

January 30, 1926 - August 18, 2014