Barbara Lynn Goforth-Cleland's Obituary
Barbara Goforth-Cleland, 64, of Brook Park, Ohio passed away on August 4, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1956 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Art and Dorothy (nee Sweeney) Goforth. Barbara will be remembered as a strong woman who loved spending time outdoors and attending concerts. She was passionate about animals and truly loved the many canine companions she had over her lifetime. She will be dearly missed and forever loved by her husband Donald Cleland of 20 years; loving children Nicole Brown, Shaun Cleland, Michael (Amanda) Hotchkiss and Joseph Cleland; cherished grandchildren Jimmy, Scott, Karissa, Alison, Jesse, and Martin; treasured great-grandson Greyson; and dear siblings Larry Sweeney, Art (Pam) Goforth, Jackie Goforth, and Becky Goforth. She was reunited in heaven with her daughter Electra Filimon. Per Barbara’s wishes, she will be privately laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio. Contributions may be made in her name to Northeast Ohio SPCA Shelter and Clinic, 9555 Brookpark Rd, Parma, OH 44129. Online condolences and memories may be left on Barbara’s memorial page at sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com
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