In Memory

Tomma Gooding (Hargraves)

Tomma Gooding (Hargraves)

Tomma Hargraves

July 26, 1948 - September 7, 2023

Raleigh, North Carolina - Tomma Suzanne Hargraves (Gooding), age 75, of Raleigh, North Carolina died Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was a graduate of Highland High School in Salt Lake City, UT, and the University of Washington. Tomma was an active member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, an accomplished speech pathologist for Wake County Schools and a dedicated advocate for lung cancer research. As a lung cancer advocate, Tomma raised significant research funds and supported countless patients in their fight against cancer.

An avid UNC fan, Tomma cheered the Tar Heels in every game and was known to sneak Tar Heel flags onto her neighbors' porches for fun. Tomma enjoyed traveling with her husband, Bob, and taking their Labrador Charlie for walks.

Proceeded in death by her parents, Sarah Shockley and William Gooding, Tomma is survived by her husband, Bob; sister, Lynn Ervin of Tucson, AZ; son, Josh Hargraves (Allison Stiles) and grandchildren, Huntley, Grayson and Benjamin, all of Atlanta.

The family would like to express its thanks for the wonderful care that Tomma received at UNC Healthcare. If desired, friends may make contributions to the Lung Cancer Initiative of NC, in lieu of flowers. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, NC, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 9:30am. A reception will follow the service at a local restaurant.

 

Published by The News & Observer on Sep. 10, 2023.



 
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09/12/23 11:04 AM #1    

Joanne Levinson (Thomas)

rest in peace dear tomma. when jim was diagnosed with cancer, you reached out to me and helped me through such terrible times. you never gave up esp during some of the darkest times. you never knew the word quit. you just continued to push on. 


09/13/23 01:52 PM #2    

Janis Snyder (Fairbanks)

Rest in peace, dear Tomma!  Remembering  all the fun times with Ann and Marsha, Pep Club and hanging out.


09/14/23 10:47 AM #3    

Lynda Corak (Robinson)

God bless your dear soul Tomma.  Rest In Peace.


09/14/23 06:51 PM #4    

Brent Long

Rest Peacefully, Tomma !!

Your service aiding others will live on !!

Condolences to your family !!


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