Mary Francis Gooch, age 74 passed away April 15, 2020 at her residence.

Preceded in death by Husband Henry Lee Gooch; Children; Demetris Gooch, Elaine Starks, and Priscilla Brown.

Survivors include Children, Annette Gooch, Valerie (Robert) Knight, and Ashley (Jocelynn) Gooch; Sister, Julia Huddleston; Brothers, Rev. Eddie (Eula), and Charlie Richardson; 15 Grandchildren; A host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

DUE TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE ADVISEMENT REGARDING THE CURRENT CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, WE HAVE MADE OUR DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW AT HELLUM FUNERAL HOME, INC., AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FOR MARY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO COME AND PAY THEIR RESPECTS SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 FROM THE HOURS OF 12:00 NOON- 4:00 PM.

Graveside service Monday, 2:00 PM Evergreen Cemetery, 519 Greenland Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, Bishop Jimmy Tyson eulogist.

WE REQUEST THAT ONLY IMMEDIATE FAMILY PAY THEIR RESPECTS AT THE GRAVE SITE, ALL OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLES AS WE ARE BEING MINDFUL OF THE "SOCIAL DISTANCING" THAT WE MAY ALL REMAIN SAFE AND HEALTHY.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. Please keep the Gooch family in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, Inc., 611 So. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 615-893-4323.