Celia Lay Gooch Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Celia Lay Gooch of Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Celia Lay Gooch to show support.

She is survived by: her husband Michael Gooch; her children, Antron Lay, Reginald McFarlin, Tanisha Angel (Earl) and Shawndra Brown; her grandchildren, Shanice Peeks, Khori Angel, Khris Angel, Khayla Angel, Nathaniel Lay, Michael Lay, Kierika McFarlin, Raegan McFarlin, Reginald McFarlin, Jr., Amarion Lay, Anteisha Roman and Kimbria Lay; her niece Verlie Cowan (Bill); her nephew Willie Stroud (Tawana); her brother John Lay (LaTricia); and her goddaughter Bridjette Crawley. She is also survived by other loving relatives and friends.