Ruby L. Goff

Bartow - Ruby L. Goff, age 86, passed away on March 8, 2024, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1937, in Live Oak, FL. She had owned and operated a grocery store in Lake Garfield. She enjoyed reading, collecting buttons, planting flowers, and traveling. Most of all she loved time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James D. “Buddy” Goff, daughter Jennifer Ison, brothers Rufus "Butch" O'Hara and Wilbur O’Hara, and sisters Jean Coker, Edna Pope, and Vera Jones. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughter JaNeanne Miles (William) of Alturas, sons Jeffrey Goff (Debbie) of Bartow & James Goff (Jessica) of Live Oak, brother Nolan O'Hara, of Bartow, sister Clara Pittas of Bartow, seven grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and her loving cat, Taz. "A bit poetic that she finally rested on International Women's Day" - Alyson Goff. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com