IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Emma Louise "Emmy Lou"

Emma Louise "Emmy Lou" Goble Profile Photo

Goble

Dec 24, 1922 — May 13, 2019

Obituary

Emma Louise "Emmy Lou" Goble of Clarion passed away on May 13, 2019. She was 96 years of age. Emmy Lou was born on December 24, 1922 in Princeton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Albert and Lula (Tyree) Mooney. She was married to Gerald L. Goble, Sr., who preceded her in death in December 1983. Emmy Lou was an alumna of Concord University, Athens, WV, with a degree in home economics. While there she was a sister in Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. After graduation, she taught school in Philadelphia and Rimersburg. Emmy Lou was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion where she enjoyed serving in numerous ways. She was an Elder, past President of the Ladies Association, and a past Chairman of a ladies circle. She wrote newsletter articles about members, one at a time, over several years. She truly loved her church. Emmy Lou loved playing golf with Gerry and continued playing for many years after he passed. She also was an avid bridge player and often hosted her card club until very recently. She loved sewing for her family, interior decorating, cooking and hosting events for friends and family. She is survived by her four sons, Dr. William M. "Bill" Goble and wife Sandra, of Ottsville, PA, Gerald L. Goble, Jr. and wife Iris, of San Antonio, TX, Fredrick A. "Rick" Goble and wife Susan, of Clarion, PA, and Kenneth B. Goble, of East Stroudsburg, PA; her grandchildren, Tyree Dworak and husband Stanley, Emily Smith and husband Rick, Lindsay Rinker and husband Ryan, Kent Goble and wife Amber, Gretchen Goble, Loren Stewart and husband Ted, Todd Goble, Kyle Goble, and Kayla Goble; and her great-grandchildren, Miabella, Isaac, Stanley, Charlotte, Rayna, and Cole. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her four brothers and three sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Memorial gifts may be made to the Permanent Memorial Endowment Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. An additional visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood Street in Clarion. Funeral services will follow at the church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Monty Sayers officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

May
15

Wednesday

Goble Funeral Home & Crematory

330 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Visitation

May
16

Thursday

First Presbyterian Church

700 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

May
16

Thursday

First Presbyterian Church

700 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214

Starts at 11:00 am

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