Ann Drake Gooch, 92 of Paris, passed away on June 26, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday June 29 at 2:00 PM at the Forest Chapel Methodist Church with Wade White officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Chapel Cemetery.
Ann was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved all holidays and any family get togethers. She always saw the bright side of any situation.
The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Ann was born on June 5, 1932 in Fannin County, TX. She was the daughter of Kim Buck and Bertha Drake. On June 29, 1950, Ann married Scott Gooch. He preceded in death on October 17, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sisters Hazel, Melba, Mary and a brother Hubert.
She is survived by her children Debra Fugate (Jim) of Dallas, Janet Eaton (Robert) of Kilgore. She is also survived by grandchildren, Josh Fugate of Celina, Jeremy Eaton (Danielle) of Tomball, Jennifer Driscoll (Jeff) of Liberty City and Jessica Eaton of Dallas and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Helen McDaniel, Becky Pridemore (Joe), brother Richard Drake (Trava) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Paul Drake, Brad Drake, Josh Fugate, Jeremy Eaton, Justin Walls and Bo Pridemore.
Honorary pallbearers are Mark Buster, Frankie Gimbel and Wade McDaniel. The family would like to thank The Home Place Paris and Platinum for the many years of great care.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Forest Chapel Cemetery Association, PO Box 94, Chicota, TX 75425.
