Susan Goslin

Susan Kay Goree Goslin was born Jan. 20, 1959, the youngest of five children and the only girl, to William L. "Billy" Goree, Sr., and Jewell Goree.

She was a lifelong resident of Opelika, Ala., passing away at her home January 19, 2025.  She graduated from Opelika High School in 1978 where she was recognized for her achievement in the childcare field and enjoyed working with Explorer Post 218.

Susan continued in the childcare field her entire life, caring for numerous children through the years. She married in February 1979 and had two sons of her own.

Music was a part of Susan's life, playing the organ at local churches for services and events. She often accompanied her sister-in-law, Julie Goree, vocalist, at these events. Later she would play for her family's enjoyment and had just begun to play again at the time of her death.

Susan is predeceased by her parents Billy and Jewell Goree as well as one of her older brothers, Kenneth M. (Kenny) Goree. Sisters-in-law, Cindy, Julie, and Delia Goree. Nephew, Jimmy Karl Goree Jr.

She is survived by her sons Jeremy D. Goslin and wife Jennifer, children William and Danielle, all of Opelika; and Bradley L. Goslin of Pensacola, Fla.

Also Surviving her are brothers: William L. Goree Jr. (Jill); Danny R. Goree; and Jimmy K. Goree (Pam); nieces Jill Goree Darnell; Shellie Goree (Jeff) Smith all of Opelika and Jeannie Goree (Josh) Peden of Pensacola; nephew Christopher Goree of Atlanta, Ga.; great niece Grace Darnell and fiancé K.C. Moore; great nephews Jackson Darnell, Davis Peden, Grayson Smith and  Grant Smith, also all of Opelika; cousin Linda (John) Murchison of Niceville, Fla.

Visitation will be at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Saturday January 25th at 1pm followed by a funeral service at 2pm.