Clara Jean Gootee Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clara Jean Gootee of Loretto, Kentucky, born in Marion, Kentucky, who passed away on October 21, 2024 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Spencer Gootee, Sr.; her children, Pamela Michelle Hutchins and Charles Michael Gootee (Tracy) of Loretto; her children-in-law, Theresa Ellen Woford Gootee and Timothy "Timbob" Hutchins; her granddaughter Alicia Ellen Gootee; her parents, Thomas Cleaver "Doc" Hill and Emma Elizabeth Mills Hill; and her brother Lloyd "Jerry" Hill.
She is survived by: her children, Vicky Dean (Bo) of Loretto, Lisa Nalley (Ernie Sallee) of Lebanon, Robin Miles (Dink Dugan) of Saint Francis, Kay Caldwell (Tim) of Lebanon and Junior Gootee (Vickie) of Campbellsville; and her siblings, Gail Allen (Bill) of Florida, Donald Hill (Glenna) of Bardstown and Roger Hill (Laverne) of Saint Joe. She is also survived by great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
