Caroline “Carrie” Alicia Goforth, 35, of Licking, passed away May 5, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., after a long fought battle with Lupus. Carrie was born Aug. 22, 1980, in Houston, Mo., to James and Delaina (Morgan) Lee.
She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Victory Morgan, and uncle, Darrell Lee.
Carrie grew up in Raymondville and graduated from Licking High School. She attended Metro College in Rolla and received her degree. She worked as a nurse in Dr. Dale’s office in Houston, Mo., until her health began to fail.
She married Michael Goforth on Sept. 25, 1999, and to this union two children were born, Alyssa and Peyton.
Surviving are her children, Alyssa and Peyton Goforth of Licking and their, father Michael; her parents, Jim and Delaina Lee of Raymondville, Mo.; two brothers, Lonnie Lee and wife, Jeramy, of Houston, Mo., and Darrell Lee and wife, Jackie, of Summersville, Mo.; eight nieces and nephews; her grandparents, James and Gail Lee and Eula Morgan; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Before her health began to fail, she loved riding horses and before her children were born, she was known as the “crazy fun aunt.” Carrie had just started back to college to study criminal justice. Her kids were her whole life; she enjoyed being involved with whatever they decided to do. Even though her life on earth was short, she gave the best of herself to her family and friends and lived life to the fullest.
Carrie will be missed by all and will always remain in our hearts.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Evans Funeral Home with Pastor David Jett officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lonnie Lee, Darrell Lee, Taylor Lee, C J Lee, Noah Lee, Nickie French and Seth Backues. Honorary pallbearer was Stetson Lee.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be made to the Carrie Goforth Memorial Fund c/o Evans Funeral Home. To send an online condolence, please go to www.evansfh.com.
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