Jane Cartwright Goatley, age 89, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. Jane was born in Morganfield, Ky. on October 2, 1927, the daughter of Rev. George R. and Maryann Cartwright. She moved to Melbourne with her family in December, 1959.
During early years in Florida she was busy raising her family but found time to teach Sunday School classes and serve on the board of the Civic Music Association. As the wife of a naval officer and college student Jane was adaptable to changing situations. She always took good care of her family and made her home comfortable. Jane was best known to friends and family for her good nature and the kindness that she showed to others.
Jane is survived by her husband of 67 years, Coleman Goatley, Palm Bay, FL; her sister Beverly Hairston, Springdale, AR; her three sons J. Stephen Goatley, Lithia, FL, Robert L. Goatley, Melbourne, FL, and Thomas L. Goatley, Palm Bay, FL as well as grandchildren Jared Goatley, Myles Goatley, Melany Deschaine, Melissa Cobb and Uldana Goatley along with seven great-grandchildren.