Longtime Clinton Resident Laquita Goff Dies at 88

Funeral arrangements are pending for the longtime Missouri community member.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:02pm

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An extremely blurred, abstract scene in warm, soft tones, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and the peaceful end of a life well-lived.The passing of a longtime Clinton resident marks the end of an era for the small Missouri town.Clinton Today

Laquita Goff, an 88-year-old resident of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton and are currently pending.

Why it matters

Goff was a longtime member of the Clinton community, having lived there for many decades. Her passing marks the end of an era for the small Missouri town.

The details

Laquita Goff was 88 years old at the time of her death. She had been a resident of Clinton, Missouri for most of her life. The funeral arrangements are currently being handled by the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, though the specific details have not yet been finalized.

  • Laquita Goff passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.

The players

Laquita Goff

An 88-year-old longtime resident of Clinton, Missouri who recently passed away.

Vansant-Mills Funeral Home

The funeral home in Clinton, Missouri that is handling the arrangements for Laquita Goff's passing.

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The takeaway

Goff's death marks the passing of a community member who had been a fixture in Clinton, Missouri for many decades. Her life and legacy will be remembered by those who knew her in the small town.