Jean L. Goodroad Ethington Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jean L. Goodroad Ethington of West Monroe, Louisiana, departing on October 15, 2025 at the age of 85. Jean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Cloll Goodroad and Bernice Ramsey Goodroad; her son Michael Ethington; and her siblings, Shirley Smith (Don), Louise Thomas, Carol Baker, Dale, Larry and Jerry Goodroad.
She is survived by: her husband Ronald Gene Ethington; her children, Pam Goodroad, Carmey Ethington, Melody Olson, Cindy Hightower (Thomas) and Jamie Ethington (Lisa); her grandchildren, Danielle Rushing, Brandy Lenard (Marcus), Nicholas Olson (Maesi), Justin Ethington (Stevie) and Laura Redel (Brian); her great grandchildren, Cheyanne, Emma, Avery, Emah Rose, Jakoda (Kristina) and Megan (Colton); her great great grandchildren, Payslie, Reese, Ellie and Matthew; her sister Cathie Edwards (Randy); her siblings-in-law, Jimmy Bailey, Donnie Johnson (Wanda), Gail Forman and Judy Osbon (Ray); and her close friends, Lawana, Jo and Judy.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Homes (1321 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital in memory of Jean.