Many times George Morris spoke of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gooch, his early-years principal and teacher. Mrs. Elva Gooch's obituary was in the Sunday, May 18, "Clarion-Ledger," in which the announcement was made of her death May 13 at the Orchard-Arbor Center in Ridgeland. She had moved to Jackson in 2005 to be near her daughter Bobbie. "Teaching was not only her career but her love," the write-up stated. "She wanted each child she taught to excel and to reach his/her potential. For 42 years, she taught school. . ." The write-up said that on Mother's Day weekend, she had her daughters, Bobbie and Linda, with her. Special thoughts are sent to them.
I treasure the memory several years ago when class members gathered around Christmas at Estes Restaurant, with Mrs. Gooch as the special guest, accompanied by Bobbie and Frazier Ward. Memorable time for me to be able to witness the occasion. I know it meant a lot to George (Morris). . .
