"Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I wish you the very best and will keep you in my prayers. Rick Holbrook"
In loving memory of
Mary Jo Gould
September 19, 1922 - November 2, 2017
Mary Jo Gould, 95, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Irvine, KY passed away November 2, 2017. She was born September 19, 1922 in Irvine, KY to Edward and Joanna Strong.
She was a homemaker and had also worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Irvine, KY and a Kentucky Colonel.
She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis (Joe) Drilling of Milford, Ohio, Priscilla Williams of Lexington, KY and Patrice (Maco) Deaton of Punta Gorda, FL; 6 granddaughters, 3 great grandchildren, a brother, Guy Strong of Winchester, Ky a host of nieces and nephews, 4 very special nieces as well as extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hugh Gould, her parents, her brother Charles Edward "Speck" Strong and her sister, Sarah Florence Strong.
A Graveside Service will be held April 21, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Irvine, KY
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to The Estill Co. Historical & Genealogical Society (The Museum) , 133/135 Broadway, Irvine, Ky. 40336.
Tributes
"I have many childhood memories of aunt mary jo uncle hugh and the 3p's. Singing xmas carols at aunt nancy's house, xmas at ninny's house, sleepovers and visiting their summer camping trips. You guys have a lovely family and I know you will miss the matriarch dearly. She had a wonderful long life. She may be gone but not forgotten. love, mina"