Linda "Lia" Goens

Linda “Lia” Goens, Born April 4, 1940 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Dwight N. and Mabel Lenora (Hendren) Brown. Lia was a kind and gentle soul who was happiest making memories with her family and friends or being on a beach. She was an accomplished dancer, author and playwright. Lia loved dance and theatre and never passed on an opportunity to contribute to a production. Lia had worked as a parole officer for Marion County, a school teacher for Westfield – Washington Schools and was a published author. Her creativity, intelligence and thoughtfulness were always evident in the various projects she focused on. Her passion for writing resulted in the publication of several works, both fiction and non-fiction. Lia was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and participated with their Liturgical Dance Program and volunteered for years helping victims and families of domestic violence. She was also a familiar face at Primelife Enrichment functions in Carmel. Lia is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Larry Goens; loving children, Terri Goens, Mike (Denise) Goens, Geoffrey Odle and Stuart (Sharon) Odle; grateful grandchildren, Matthew, Nick and Jacob Odle and Lina and Katherine Goens; dear siblings, Nancy (Robert) Lowe, Claudia (Bill) Wright and Stuart (Karen) Schaefer; special friend, Linda Cohen; several nieces and nephews and a host of dear old friends, casts and crews. Lia was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Moritz. A celebration of Lia’s life will be held in the Spring of 2022. Lia and Larry thoroughly enjoyed the time they spent together working in their lovely garden. Lia’s green thumb was certainly evident as the garden was beautiful in both color and design. Memorial contributions in Lia’s name are suggested to: Humane Society for Hamilton County. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leppertmortuary.com for the Goens family. 81, of Carmel, Indiana performed her final curtain call on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Carmel. Lia was bor