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Katie Gooch Roper

06/17/1961 - 12/30/2022

Obituary For Katie Gooch Roper

Katie Gooch Roper age 61 passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at St Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.

Katie leaves to cherish her memories, children Tara-Lee Strong, Antonyo (Brittany), Forrest, Timothy, Dawn, and Jayceon Roper, Jasper Hathaway Jr.; sister, Genevieve Luckey and brother, Joe Sammy Gooch; 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.

Public viewing Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 1-6pm.

Family Visitation Thursday, 12-1pm with services to follow. All viewing and services will be held at Hellum Funeral Chapel.

Pastor Freddy Johnson, Eulogist

Interment: Gaines Cemetery, Milton,TN.

Please keep the Roper and Gooch families in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, Inc 611 South Highland Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 893-4323.


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So sorry to hear of Katie's passing. Sending my prayers and healing for her family and my friend Forest during this time.

I am continuing to send up prayers for the family and friends of Katie Gooch Roper. Be assured that she is resting peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord.

I love mrs Katie sweetest woman ever I remember talks we had always gave me a hug praying for her children

Our hearts are heavy right now. Joe and Geneva, our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

Rest now Auntie!! You are finish here. We LOVE YOU!! and will MISS YOU!! See you on the other side. Your Niece (Nashville, Tennessee)

Shelia

Love you Miss Katie 💓 She was a wonderful lady, you will be missed. Prayers to Tony, Tara,Forrest and all of her children and family.cknn

Katie was a wonderful person. Every time I would see her she always had kind words and hug for me. Mrs. Katie you will be missed and never forgotten. I think about all the times I would talking to Tara on the phone and she would get on the phone and talk to me.

Forrest, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother passing. She was a sweet lady and she lived her children. God bless you and comfort you. Linda H. Wilson

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THIS WAS SO SUDDEN. OUR HEART IS HEAVY RIGHT NOW. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU KATIE.YOU WILL BE MISSED. LOUISE and Eddie

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.THIS WAS SO SUDDEN.OUR HEART IS HEAVY RIGHT NOW. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU KATIE.YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.C. Hellum Funeral Home | TN

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