1937

Patricia “Pat” Goff was born on 30 Oct 1937 in South Carolina, USA a child of Ira Otis Goff and Liddie Gertrude Perry Goff.

1940

Patricia Goff was counted in the census on 06 Apr 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 2-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Ira Goff; her mother, Liddie Goff; her siblings, Mary Goff, Gladdis Goff, Preston Goff, Betty Goff, and Bobbie Goff; and her great-uncle, A. D. Perry

1950

Patricia Goff was counted in the census on 25 Apr 1950 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 12-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Ezelle Goff; her mother, Liddie Goff; her siblings, Derice Goff, Preston Goff, Bobby Goff and Larry Goff; and her maternal grandmother, Lizzie Perry.

1973

On October 25, 1973, Mrs. Harold Motley was mentioned as a living daughter in the obituary of Ira O. Goff.

1995

On June 21, 1995, Patricia Motley was mentioned as a sister daughter in the obituary of Betty Lou Brazell.

2005

On June 9, 2005, Patricia Motley was mentioned as the living sisterd in the obituary of Bobby Richard Goff.

2006

On February 13, 2006, Patricia Goff Motley was mentioned as the living spouse in the obituary of Harold Glenn “Bud” Motley.

2012

On October 3, 2012, Patricia Motley was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Larry Goff.

2019

On April 29, 2019, Pat Goff was mentioned as the living sister in the obituary of Preston Henry Goff.

2026

She died on 16 Jan 2026 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at her home. She was buried on 21 Jan 2026 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

Patricia Goff Motley Obituary

ELGIN- A celebration of life service for Patricia Goff Motley, 88, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agape Hospice. 

Mrs. Motley, wife of the late Harold Glenn “Bud” Motley, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her home. Born in Blaney, she was a daughter of the late Ira Otis and Liddia Perry Goff. Mrs. Motley was a member of Union Baptist Church. She had a love for music, dressing up, and shopping online, through magazines or QVC. Mrs. Motley enjoyed spending time in her yard, doing yardwork, decorating, and tending to flowers and her garden. She was a woman of strong opinions and would always make sure to stay on top of things. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her passion.

Surviving are her son, William “Bill” Motley (Virginia) of Elgin; grandsons, Glenn Motley (Kim) of Elgin, Mitchell Motley (Niki) of Lugoff, Zackery “Zack” Motley of Elgin; great-grandchildren, Weston, Patti, Elloree; a sister, Derice Dehon of Chapin; and cherished family, Helen and Al Register. She was predeceased by  siblings, Mary Pate, Gladys Potter, Preston Goff, Bobby Goff, Betty Brazell and Larry Goff.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Laura, RN and the entire agape care team.

Visitation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, SC 29078

Funeral Service

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 pm
Union Baptist Church
1177 Wildwood Lane
Elgin, SC 29045