Obituary

Stout, Carol Goff, 89, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away in her home into the arms of God to join her loving husband Warren in Heaven on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Mrs. Stout was born on November 6, 1929, in Clarinda, IA. She was predeceased by her parents, Andy and Nellie Goff; eight sisters and one brother. She is survived by her devoted and loving children, David W. Stout (Margie) of Deltaville, Dirk A. Stout (Susan) of Midlothian, Diane Stout-Brown (Bruce) of Chesterfield, Mark L. Stout (Janet) of Chester; 13 grandchildren, Melissa Stout (Eric), David Stout Jr. (Amie), Mindy Stout (Taylor), Logan Stout (Alyssa), Taylor Stout (Kim), Dirk Stout Jr., Robert Stout, Holly Brown (Alex), Zachary Brown (Fran), Mark Stout Jr., Justin Stout, Brandon Stout, Melissa Keaton (Bernard); and great-grandchildren, Ryder Stout and Bella Sue Stout. Mrs. Stout retired from Chesterfield County Public Schools, where she spent many years nurturing kindergarteners. She loved children and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Taking care of her family’s needs was her top priority, and she did everything she could to ensure they were happy and healthy. She loved Christmas and brought the family together to enjoy major holidays. She always sacrificed her own comfort for the comfort of others. Mrs. Stout was an inspiration to all and taught the values of responsibility, hard work, and self-sacrifice. She was faithful, kind, and always knew the right words to say in order to comfort others. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Ironbridge Rd. (Rt. 10). Her funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. the following day at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Branch’s Baptist Church, 3400 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23234.