Carol Lou Gooch

Carol Lou Gooch

February 17, 1942 – July 24, 2024

The family of Carol Gooch invite you to celebrate her life with us. Born in 1942 in Clinton, Iowa to Frank and Helen Reed. 

She graduated from high school in Fulton, Illinois in 1961; married the love of her life, Jerald “Jerry” Gooch, in 1962. 

They moved to Phoenix in 1970 where she stayed home to be a wonderful wife and mother. 

They retired in Prescott Valley, where they built their home. She leaves behind her daughter Lori (John) Winfield, her son Larry and her grandchildren Austen, Jordyn and Jenna. 

She follows her sisters Pat, Phyllis, Sherry, Sandy and brothers Bill, Chuck, and Jack to heaven. 

She is survived by her sisters Shirley and Kathy. She will always be remembered as a loving Wife, Mother and Grammy. 

She will live in our hearts the rest of our days.