Sally Josephine GOGGINS

GOGGINS, Sally Josephine (Lawrence) - died December 2, 2010, just one week after her husband of 53 years, John Goggins, who passed away on Thanksgiving. Sally passed peacefully at home surrounded by the prayers of her family. Born in Saginaw, MI on July 8, 1936, she was the eldest daughter of Mary Jane (Oberlin) and Frank Lawrence. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 609 E. 5th Ave., Flint with Msgr. Groshek celebrant. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, (Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek) and a rosary will be prayed beginning at 7:00pm. Visitation will also be held 10 AM until the time of the funeral. Sally was a woman of great faith, which was evident in all aspects of her life. Although she viewed her primary role as that of wife and mother of six children, she also had varied interest in many school and community activities. She led many in Bible studies throughout the years and she was always in prayer for her friends. She was an avid golfer and an annual walker in the Bobby Crim road races. She was a long- time member of Flushing Valley Golf and Country Club, Powers Catholic High School Mother Club and St Robert Church. Contributions may be made to The John and Sally Goggins Family Foundation, a 501(c) 3 private foundation established by to support catholic organizations and community programs. Surviving are: children Teresa (Michael) Witt, Cindy Joy Goggins, Marijane (Jim) Maceri, Lanie (Rick) Valley, Joseph (Jo Jo) Goggins, Andy (Sarah) Goggins; grandchildren, Preston, Bradford and Meredith Witt, Liz, Teresa and Michelle Valley, Lauren, Karleigh and Morgan Goggins, Drew and Lily Goggins; siblings, John (Lois) Lawrence, Judy (Pat) Mulcahy, Patricia (Charles) Hynes, William Lawrence; in-laws, Michael Goggins, Thomas (Carol) Goggins, Mary (Bill) Potbury, Edward (Kaygie) Goggins, Rosemary Wisniewski (deceased), Teresa "Pat" Kupper (deceased); 30 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her husband, John "Jack"" Goggins and her parents, The Goggins family is truly grateful for all the love, support and prayers from Sally's caregivers and friends. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Her grandchildren are collecting stories about Sally and Jack, if you have memories you are willing to share, please send them to GogginsTales@comcast.net.

Visitation

Friday, December 3, 2010 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 4, 2010 12:00 AM
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
609 E. 5th Ave. Flint 48502, United States