Carole Y.L. Gooden, 76, passed away on Sept 24, 2018, at her home in Port St. Lucie, FL. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Carole had been a resident of Florida since 1982, after living on various islands in the Caribbean. Carole was an educator for over five decades, first teaching Biology and Chemistry at St. Andrews Technical High School in Kingston, Jamaica. She served as librarian at various schools in St. Lucie County, with Windmill Pointe Elementary being her longest tenure. She fin-ished her career as District Media Specialist for the county where she spearheaded projects such as Kids Cable, which allowed students from all grades the opportuni-ty to run the school board’s cable access channel, from on-camera talent to control room operations. For years, Carole was lovingly known as “The Story Lady” for her countless episodes of Story Time on the school board’s cable access channel, where she would read children’s books on air. Carole was very involved with her church of over 30 years, Holy Faith Episcopal, as she served many years as the church organist and Senior Warden.
Carole is survived by her daughter, Terri-Anne; son, Timothy, of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Thomas Sacchi, Joseph Sacchi, and Cynecia Brend; her sister, Aileen Palmer; and her nephew Duane Palmer.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to St. Lucie County public libraries. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13 at 11am at Holy Faith Episcopal, 6990 US-1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953. There will be a viewing open to the public at 10am and a reception at the church immediately following service.
