Reta Jane Goff Covey
May 17, 1941 - October 17, 2016
Reta Jane Goff Covey, 75 of Walnut Ridge, passed away Monday October 17, 2016 in the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. Born May 17, 1941 in Portia; daughter of the late Woodrow and Lois Winters Goff. Early in life she was a former School Teacher in the Egypt and Walnut Ridge School districts. Later in life she was the owner and operator of the Baymiller’s NAPA store in Walnut Ridge. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. Survivors include her son, Michael (Nicole) Covey of Brookland; two grandsons, Kinman (Kelly) and Mason Covey; one great grandson, Ryker Covey; many cousins, relatives and numerous friends. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2PM in the Bryan Chapel with Bro. Bruce Primm and Bro. Jake Guenrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 P.M. till 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Wings of Honor Museum or the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.
Reta Jane Goff Covey, 75 of Walnut Ridge, passed away Monday October 17, 2016 in the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. Born May 17, 1941 in Portia; daughter of the late Woodrow and Lois Winters Goff. Early in life she was a former School Teacher... View Obituary & Service Information