Belton – Gayla Joie Goodman, 78, of Belton, died October 31, 2025, at 9:03p.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. Ms. Goodman was born October 24, 1947, in Louisville, KY. She was a retired human resource officer and she was of the Baptist faith. Gayla was an avid reader, a national 3D Target Champion in archery, and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Goodman; her parents, Jo and Recei Maxberry; and her brother, Jimmie Maxberry.
She is survived by her daughters, Samantha (Christopher) Nasielski, and Gabrielle Goodman; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Heather) Goodman, Emily (Patrick) Gibbs, Jackson Bledsoe, and Gillian (Aaron) Bledsoe; her great grandchildren, Savannah Gibbs, Mason Goodman, Wyatt Pierce, and Louis Pierce; and her sister, Ruth Shutt.
Funeral services for Ms. Goodman will be private. Tucker Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made by adopting a Christmas Tree Angel from the Salvation Army at Christmastime in honor of Gayla. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
