July 23, 2023
Services for Charlotte M. Rickett Wilmer Goeke, age 82, of Temple, Texas, will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 29, at First Lutheran Church of Temple with Rev. Russell T. Campbell officiating. Burial will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, August 3, at Alleghany Memorial Park in Covington, Virginia.
Mrs. Wilmer Goeke passed away Sunday, July 23, at Baylor Scott and White hospital in Temple.
Charlotte M. Rickett Wilmer Goeke was born on November 29, 1940 in Covington, Virginia to the late Leonard C. Rickett, Sr. and Viola Mae Arrington Rickett. Charlotte married Paul Berkley Wilmer, Sr, on January 14, 1958. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2002. They had a daughter, Teresa, and a son, Paul. She was an active member of the women's business community in Killeen and was President of the American Business Women's Association. She was also a bookkeeper and office manager of several local businesses. She worked at Bryan Coca Cola Bottling Company in Bryan, Texas for 17 years.
Charlotte was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Temple for many years where she served on many committees and in the choir. Charlotte married Leroy Goeke on December 11, 2005 and they had a wonderful 17 years together.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Viola, by her husband, Paul, and by her siblings, June, Ed, and Nancy.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Goeke of Temple; her daughter, Teresa Herrera of Bryan, Texas and her husband, Johnny; her son, Paul B. Wilmer, Jr. of Round Rock, Texas and, his wife, Leslie; grandson, James Everett, II of Bryan, Texas; granddaughter, Mallory den Harder and husband Gideon and their daughters Ruth and Lydia of Round Rock, Texas; grandson, Travis Wilmer and wife Tiffany, and their children Elaina, Isaiah, and AJ of Otsego, Minn.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors from 5-7:00pm Friday, July 28, 2023 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple, Texas.
The family will also receive visitors from 12:30-1:30pm, August 3, 2023 at Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, Virginia.
A graveside service will be held August 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Alleghany Memorial Park with the Rev. Bill Hartsfield officiating.
Active pallbearers will be James Everett, II, Johnny Herrera, Ron Plott, Gary Rickett, Len Rickett, and Dave Pack. Honorary pallbearers include Travis Wilmer.
Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church, 1515 W. Adams Ave., Temple, Texas, 76504 or to a charity of choice.
Visitation
Arritt Funeral Home
August 3, 2023 at 4:30:00 PM
Arritt Funeral Home, South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA, USA
Service
Alleghany Memorial Park
August 3, 2023 at 6:00:00 PM
Final Resting Place:
Alleghany Memorial Park
Alleghany Memorial Park, Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA, USA
Tributes

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Dorothy Hayslett
Dec 11, 2023
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
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Billy Newman
Dec 11, 2023
I did not know Afton, but work with Natalie at MGCC.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all her family.
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Sonja Helton
Dec 11, 2023
Praying for the Carter family
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Vannessa Bennett
Dec 11, 2023
My prayers go out to the Carter family.
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David liggins Sr
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.
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James hiser
Dec 11, 2023
I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed
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Dec 11, 2023
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely
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Dianne Garcia
Dec 11, 2023
My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.
Dec 11, 2023
Prayers and Love for the family.
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.
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Scott Family
Dec 10, 2023
Ccndolences To The Carter Family
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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va
Dec 10, 2023
Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss