Jennifer Joy Gooden

Jennifer Joy Gooden, age 53, of Thompsonville, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home.

Jennifer was born on October 13, 1971, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois; the daughter of Charles Raymond Bocock and Suellen Deborah (Kresin) Bocock. She married Robert Eugene Gooden on December 7, 2008, and he survives.

She and her husband owned and operated the Groove Shop in Benton.

Jennifer enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilting, custom embroidering, and listening to music.

Surviving is her loving husband Robert Eugene Gooden of Thompsonville, IL; a sister Jodi Ooms and husband Tim of Florida; a niece Kelsi Alwood; nephews Joshua Wright, Dakota Alwood, Levi Alwood, Brantley Wright and Brody Wright; step-sisters: Judy, Paula and Betty Sue; brothers-in-law: Larry Gooden, Logan Gooden and Joe Hughes; Robert’s half-brother Bobby; Robert’s half-sisters Cheryl and Myra; Robert’s step-father Willard Hughes of Desoto, IL; several cousins; and Robert and Jennifer’s best friend Mike Lawler of Bluford, IL.

She was preceded in death by her father Charles Bocock, and her mother Suellen Miller.

Her wishes are to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

A go fund me account has been set up to assist with expenses at https://gofund.me/9e5c2bd8

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