Goldie Arlene Beard, age 85, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. A private family graveside service will be held at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Goldie was born in Green County, Missouri the daughter of Edward Lewis and Minnie Goldie (Roark) James. Before retiring she worked as a Jacket Supervisor for Unitog for over 40 years. She was a member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and First Baptist Church both of Clinton.

Goldie was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Russell E. Gowin and a grandson, Randy Parks.

She is survived by her two daughters, Mary McMillin of Clinton, Missouri and Judith Pearson of Warrensburg, Missouri; as well as seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Arrangements entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.