Elizabeth R. “Betty” (Murray) Gokey
Jericho - Elizabeth Rose “Betty” (Murray) Gokey, 84 passed away at Brownway Residences in Enosburg Falls on Sunday, January 24, 2010 with her family by her side. She was born on November 29, 1925 in Essex Junction, VT daughter of the late Fred and Virginia (Bolduc) Murray. Betty had been employed as a nurses aide helping those in nursing homes in her younger years. She was a member of the Essex Grange. In her spare time she loved to knit and do various crafty projects for her loving family. She will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She is survived by her six children:
Stanley Gokey Jr. and wife Selma of West Bolton;
Gary Gokey and life partner Danny Grant of Richford;
Dolores Marshall and husband Robert of Florida;
Duane Gokey and wife Susan of Milton;
David Gokey and wife Shawna of Starksboro;
Brian Gokey and Jenny of California;
Her brothers and sister:
Fred Murray of Fairfax;
Louis Murray of West Bolton;
Armand Murray of Milton;
Leona Tanielian and husband Charles of Milton;
Many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren;
Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was also predeceased by:
Her husband Stanley Otis “Joe” Gokey, Sr. on August 17, 1989;
And her brother Levi Murray.
Visiting hours will be held at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel on Thursday January 28, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Spring in the family lot in Mountain View Cemetery, Essex, VT at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to Brownway Residence Activity Fund, Attn: Laura Hale, 328 School Street, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting
www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.
