Emelda McCaleb Goff

Emelda McCaleb Goff, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Gulfport. Mrs. Goff was born in Biloxi, MS on October 1, 1939 to Alex and Alice McCaleb. She was a member of the French Club and the Golden Age Club. Mrs. Goff was a fabulous cook. She enjoyed Mardi Gras and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lynn Goff, Sr.; and her parents, Alex and Alice McCaleb; her children, Sheryl Leopard, George Rachuba, Jr. and Alex Slay Goff; her great-grandson, Jayden Hester; and her siblings, Joseph McCaleb, Fern Glavan and Florence Knight. Mrs. Goff’s survivors include her children, Jeffrey (Mary) Rachuba, Kelly (David) Roberts and Howard Lynn (Lori) Goff, Jr.; 19 grandchildren that were her whole world; and 29 great-grandchildren that gave her so much joy. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff, nurses and doctors at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House and to Dr. James B. Martin and staff. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research, a veteran’s organization or to one’s favorite charity. A graveside service will be held at RLDS Church Cemetery in Vancleave on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 am. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Goff family.