Alice Lucille Goehman

Alice Lucille Goehman of Arcadia, MO, entered into heaven on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 23 days. She was born July 17, 1947 in Paragould, AR, a daughter of the late Lester Lewis and Nellie Mae (Cox) Mayfield. On December 17, 1977, Alice was united in marriage to Conway Goehman, Jr. who preceded her in rest on October 18, 2018. To this union Alice gained three children, Tanya Busch and husband John of Austin, TX, Zane Goehman and wife Charlene of St. Louis, MO, and Dr. Melissa Matthew and husband Todd of Highlands Ranch, CO, all of whom survive. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Wesley Busch, Miles Busch, Molly Busch, Quinn Busch, Nathan Goehman, Grace Goehman, Lochlan Matthew, Kelsey Matthew, and Haylee Matthew; several nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Alice is preceded in rest by her parents and her husband, Conway. After graduating from high school, Alice went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in French from ASU, in Jonesboro, AR. She then went on to earn her Master’s degree in English from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and had a successful teaching career for 30 years; she taught at South Iron, Arcadia Valley, Licking, and Harden High School in Kansas City. Alice was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton and was active in many different clubs and organizations including A.V. Women’s Study Club, GFWC Mina Saulk Club, PVS WMU, MRTA Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and several church activities including AWANA and VBS. She was a past member of the Great Books Club, the SEMO Civil War Round Table which she helped start in Annapolis, and was GFWC Woman of the year from 2006 to 2008. Alice was a loving person and could always make you laugh and smile. She loved her family and friends, and loved helping children. She served the Lord and her community, and she did such with pride, dignity, and love. Alice Goehman will be missed by all who were blessed to know and love her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am from the First Baptist Church in Ironton, MO. A Visitation for friends and family to gather will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 beginning at 5:00 pm and lasting until 8:00 pm from the First Baptist Church in Ironton, MO. Interment will follow the services in the Polk Cemetery in Arcadia, MO. Pastor Ryan Nichols and Elder Mark Sutton will be officiating the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ironton, GFWC Mina Saulk Club of Ironton, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Alice Lucille Goehman

July 17, 1947 - October 9, 2023