Nellie Marie Goodale

January 1, 2020

Nellie Marie Goodale passed away at the age of 69 on December 24, 2019.

Nellie was born in Bond, Mississippi on June 12, 1950. Nellie’s first job ever was working at Vanity Fair as a seamstress. In the late 70s, she went to work at Bill’s Dollar Store in Cantonment, Florida. 1990 brought a new career path for Nellie. She started working with the Escambia County School Board. She retired in 2015 with 26 years of dedicated service.

Nellie was an avid gardener who loved working outdoors and planting her flowers. Her flower beds were some of the prettiest on the street.

Nellie loved fishing with her honey, Carlis. Anytime that Nellie could put a pole in the water, she was ready. She also helped teach her four grandchildren how to fish and would have competitions on who could catch the biggest fish or most worms. Nellie worshiped her grandchildren.

Nellie loved the outdoors so much that she would travel to the hunting camp in Alabama, which had no running water or electricity. She would take nature walks and build forts with her grandchildren. Sometimes they would find deer sheds, which were the only horns anyone would get that weekend.

Nellie would also build the biggest and best bonfires for her family and friends to enjoy. Nobody did it better than Nellie.

Nellie was also a great cook. She could throw down a meal in seconds that everyone loved and was miserable by the end of it because they ate so much.

Nellie never met a stranger, cherished her friends, and lived life to the fullest. Family was Nellie’s love.

She is preceded in death by her father, Obra James Bell; mother, Myrtle Elloise Daughdrill; and brothers, Leon “Doug” William Bell, James “Brownie” Bryan Bell, and Clint Bell.

Nellie is survived by her husband, Carlis Goodale; sons, Darryl and Daniel Goodale; sister, Ritter Kilcrease; brother, Jewel Bell; sister-in-laws, Carol Askren and Janice Allen; brother-in-laws, Edward Goodale, Raymond Goodale, Willard Askren, and Robert Allen; mother-in-law, Margie Goodale-Boutwell; four grandchildren, Ashlee, Daulton, Haleigh, and Kylie; and her beloved dog, Lucy.

Nellie’s motto to live by: “Do unto others as you would have done unto you. I have made a lot of friends. I never met a stranger. If I can help anyone, I always tried.”

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Chaplain Jason Adams officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020. at the funeral home.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29 South, Cantonment, FL entrusted with arrangements.

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2 Responses to “Nellie Marie Goodale”

  1. Ricky and Violet Bozeman on January 3rd, 2020 11:46 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. Nellie was such a special person and I know that your hearts are broken. GOD will comfort you in a way that no one else can. Allow him to wrap you in his arms and keep you safe. Your family are special to us,,,and we would be there if we could. Much love to all.
    Ricky and Violet

  2. Theresa Crabtree on January 2nd, 2020 8:31 pm

    So sorry for your lost. Nellie bell was a delight to know . The boys and you will miss her a lot. Sincere wishes

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