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Estelle Lorbacher Gooch

June 8, 1953 — July 9, 2024

Durham

Estelle Lorbacher Gooch, 71, of Durham, NC, passed away July 9, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital. 

Mrs. Gooch was born to the late Pressley Lewis Lorbacher and Shirley Ellis Lorbacher in Durham.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Gooch is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin James Gooch III; brothers, Lonnie L. Lorbacher and David W. Lorbacher; sisters Carolyn Jane Long and Vicki Kay Lorbacher.

She is survived by her brothers, Pressley H. Lorbacher and wife Wanda, Douglas L. Lorbacher and wife Deborah, both of Durham; in addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Estelle was an avid reader and enjoyed watching daytime soap operas. She enjoyed traveling to various destinations. She loved all animals, especially her cats.

A visitation will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hudson Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Estelle’s memory to your local SPCA organization. 

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