Rita Mildred (Francis) Goubeaux, age 97, of Elm Street, Osgood, passed away suddenly, along with her son Kenneth, from injuries in an automobile accident on the morning of November 9, 2026, on North Star - Fort Loramie Rd, Yorkshire, Ohio.

She was born April 5, 1929, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Henry & Irene (Barge) Francis. On June 4, 1947, at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, Rita married Virgil Goubeaux who preceded her in death on April 3, 2006.

Surviving are five of six children: Larry & Gwen Goubeaux of Osgood, John & Cheryl Goubeaux of Versailles, Lois Goubeaux of Dayton, David Goubeaux of Celina, Kenneth Goubeaux (dec.), and Jim & Danielle Goubeaux of Sherman, TX; 9 of 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Jeanne Francis of Greenville as well as three generations of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Carl Goubeaux, Jamie Evers and David Goubeaux; 13 siblings: Charlie & Louise Francis, Ralph & Agnes Francis, Martha & John Sr. Plas, Mary Francis, Ray Francis, Monica & Paul Stephan, John & Marty Francis, Clara & Al Bender, Leona & Frank Zircher, Lovena & Otis Grillot, Bud & Dorothy Francis, Pete Francis and Norbert & Marie Francis as well as numerous brothers & sisters-in-law from the Goubeaux family.

Rita had been a dedicated Homemaker. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. Barbara Ladies Sodality and the Osgood American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary. Rita enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word searches and especially finding bargains while out shopping. She was very social and could easily start up friendly conversations with anyone she met, wherever she went.

Rita and Kenneth's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood with Rev. Andrew Reckers presiding. Interment will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery in Osgood.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, 3:00 to 7:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's research or charities of choice.

Private condolences may be expressed at the www.gehretfuneralhome.com website.