Betty Goffinet

Tell City, Indiana

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Goffinet, 74, passed away February 6, 2025, at Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

She was born in Leopold on February 8, 1950, to the late John Michael and Celine M. (Goffinet) Kelly.

“Betty Lou” was a 1968 graduate of Perry Central High School and was united in marriage to Daniel R. Goffinet on July 27, 1968, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Leopold.  She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. 

She retired from Branchville Correctional Facility where she was employed for over twenty years. She also worked at Tell City Chair Company and Perry Central’s cafeteria. Betty was a cook at Marcy’s Restaurant and was especially known for her baking and delicious desserts.

In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, playing cards, canning, hand stitching quilts, baking, cooking for her family and telling stories. Betty Lou was best known for her quick wit, love for her family, was proud of her Irish heritage and adored her dog, Butters. She liked to visit with others and always brought laughter to any conversation. And certainly, no one ever left her house hungry.  

Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Daniel Goffinet; children, Donna Bryant (John), Donnie Goffinet (Bridget), Tony Goffinet (Jane), Kelly Gehlhausen (Jason), Clara Mullins (Eric) and Travis Goffinet (Morgan); grandchildren, Sedona Champion (Adam), Ellie Bryant, Sydney Goffinet, Euriah Bryant, Celina Goffinet (Trevor Henke), Juan Zarate (Amanda), Makayla Hall (Corey), Amaya Zarate, Jordyn Mullins, Lorelai Mullins, Sylas Mullins and Aracely Zarate; great grandchildren, Karson, Kyler, Lennon and Maddox Henke and Owen, Wyatt and Nyla Champion; siblings, Lois Wentworth, Christine Marcilliat, Eva Guillaume (Billy), Lawrence Kelly (Karen), Cathy Frakes, Donald Kelly (Mary), Becky Berg (Dave) and Jim Kelly (Debbie). 

Preceding her in death were her parents, a grandson Jose’ Zarate in infancy and siblings, Jerome Kelly, Timmie Kelly, Rosie Harbaville and Irvin Kelly.

Betty’s family will have a Celebration of Life later for her. Huber Funeral Home is assisting her family with her wishes.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Condolences may be left for her family at www.huberfuneralhome.net