Laurel L. Goodhue's Obituary
Mt. Zion-Laurel L. Goodhue, 58, of Mt. Zion, peacefully passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at her residence with her family by her side.
Private graveside services to celebrate Laurel's life will be held at Graceland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Laurel was born July 25, 1952 in Urbana, the daughter of James and Mildred (Stockwell) Morrison. She was previously employed as an LPN at DMH and the VA Clinic. She received a certificate of appreciation and several other citations and awards from the Department of Veteran's Affairs for her outstanding service. Her passion was nursing and caring for others. She enjoyed cooking, camping, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She married Bobbie Ray Goodhue in 1979. He preceded her in death January 11, 1994.
She leaves behind her sister and life partner; Kathy Hunt of Mt. Zion, son; Timothy of Decatur, daughters; Elizabeth 'Libby' Goodhue and companion Cheney of Decatur and Katy Karcz and husband Josh of Decatur, parents; James and Mildred of Sullivan, brothers; James Morrison and wife Nancy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kenneth Morrison and wife Terry of Sullivan, and Faron Morrison and wife Norma of Chandler, Texas, sisters; Sue Ellen Parker and husband Danny of LaRue, Texas and Sharon Morrison Kunze of Decatur, and grandchildren; Alexis and Tyson.
She was reunited in Heaven with her husband and infant son; Erik.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Velasco, the nurses, and staff at Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois and to the nurses and staff at DMH Hospice for all of their loving care.
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