Mary Goode Carlisle

NEWBERRY- Mary Goode Carlisle of Newberry, Florida passed away on December 22, 2021.  She was 83 years old.

She loved and was loved by so many.  Mary was born in Forest Grove on November 22, 1937, and was the thirteenth child of fifteen children belonging to Roger and Victoria Goode. She worked for the Alachua County School Board for 27 years as a Teacher’s Aid, P.E. Instructor and Coach for Newberry Jr./Sr. High School.  During the summer months she taught swimming lessons for 10 years.  She attended and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Newberry for 50+ years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, J.W. “Tommy” Carlisle of Newberry. Son, T.S. ”Stanley” Carlisle (Elizabeth) of St. Augustine.  Daughter, Pamela Carlisle Oliver of Alachua.  Brother’s, Bobbie Goode of Walkasassa and Monroe Goode of Newberry.  Sister’s, Doretta Jones of Gainesville, Jean Smith of Newberry, Faye Davis of Jacksonville, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents Roger and Victoria Goode, Mary was preceded in death by her son-in-law Michael D. Oliver, Sr..  Brother’s, Cecil Goode, Dalton Goode, and Bailey Goode.  Sister’s, Mina Bush, Della Rooks, Josie Jones, Betty Parker, Ann Suggs, and Louise “Punk” Hunt.

Honoring Mary’s wishes, there will be no public ceremony.