Elgie L. Gouty 85, of Bois D''arc, MO was born March 8, 1928 to Druly and Clara (Ream) Conn of Brookline, MO. She passed from her earthly life on August 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO after a brief illness.

Elgie grew up in the Brookline/Republic area and attended Republic High School. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Elgie was united in marriage to James Gouty on July 5, 1946. They shared 61 years together until his death in 2007. To this marriage, two children were born.

Elgie was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter-in-law, Janet Gouty; her parents; two sisters, Maxine Day and Pauline Keltner; brother, Otis Conn and an infant baby sister.

She is survived by her children, Jerry Gouty of Bois D''arc and Debbie Larson (Kirk) of Republic; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Helen Sullivan of Illinois, several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Graveside services will be held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 under the direction of Klingner-Cope at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy. EE (Division), Springfield, MO.

"Nana Tootie" (as she was lovingly called by the grandchildren) loved angels and had an extensive collection of them in her home and rock garden. She now has her very own set of angel wings. Nana Tootie and Papa Tootie are once again together for eternity. Fly away home angel, until we see you again someday!! We love you and will miss you dearly!!