The Salem Leader Obituaries
Tanya Lynn (Goodlett) Spaulding
Tanya Lynn (Goodlett) Spaulding went to live her heavenly life on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was surrounded by love and her family during her peaceful passing.
Tanya was born to Roy and Mildred Goodlett of Taylorsville, KY where she grew up in a household full of love. She had a brother Doug Goodlett, two sisters Gilda (Goodlett) Levine, and Laray Goodlett, as well as dozens of aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved her dearly. She was a graduate of Spencer County High School c/o 1977. After High school she attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Recreational Therapy. While at UK she met her first husband and father of her children Reza Danesh. They were soon married and started their life together in Paducah, KY where they opened the first ever delivery pizza restaurant in Western KY, Domino's. Tanya contributed to the community in many ways, she was a founding member of the Potting Shed Garden Club, active member of The Paducah Charity League, a volunteer to many organizations including Easter Seals, and an avid USTA tennis player winning several local and state championships.
Tanya raised three daughters who loved her immensely, Tasha, Parisa, and Kiana. She gave her life to her children, truly teaching them unconditional love. She was later given the title Best Gigi Ever by her Eight grandchildren, Conrad, Elliot, Lynnie, Bo, Ezra, Cyrus, Nyla, and Theo. Her Grandchildren saw Tanya as the light of their lives and lived for every moment they got with Gigi.
In 2009 Tanya met her devoted husband Michael Spaulding and they were married in 2011. Tanya and Mike lived together in Paducah several years where they co-owned Dunkin' Donuts. They spent their years together playing tennis and pickleball, traveling the US by RV, and surrounding themselves with the love of many dear friends. They eventually retired to Fort Myers, FL where they had made even more memories and friends at Gulf Harbour.
She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Roy and Mildred Goodlett, sister Laray Goodlett, sister Gilda (Moe) Levine. She is survived by her husband Michael Spaulding, Her daughters Tasha (Scott) Morris, Parisa (Chris) Clarke, Kiana (Steven) Shaffer, Stepdaughter Caitlin (Edgar) Valdez, Stepson Zac Spaulding, her grandchildren Conrad Morris, Elliot Morris, Ezra Shaffer, Cyrus Shaffer, Nyla Shaffer, Annalynn Clarke, James Clarke, Theo Valdez, Her brother Doug (Kathryn) Goodlett, several cousins, nieces and nephews, Reza Danesh, and her Persian family.
Tanya's life is best explained as a life filled with love and her one of a kind laughter. She was an incredible shopper, avid card player and the immediate light in every room she entered. She truly left a little sparkle wherever she went.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Bro. Stephen Puricelli will officiate. Interment will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Ceme
Tanya was born to Roy and Mildred Goodlett of Taylorsville, KY where she grew up in a household full of love. She had a brother Doug Goodlett, two sisters Gilda (Goodlett) Levine, and Laray Goodlett, as well as dozens of aunts, uncles, and cousins who all loved her dearly. She was a graduate of Spencer County High School c/o 1977. After High school she attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Recreational Therapy. While at UK she met her first husband and father of her children Reza Danesh. They were soon married and started their life together in Paducah, KY where they opened the first ever delivery pizza restaurant in Western KY, Domino's. Tanya contributed to the community in many ways, she was a founding member of the Potting Shed Garden Club, active member of The Paducah Charity League, a volunteer to many organizations including Easter Seals, and an avid USTA tennis player winning several local and state championships.
Tanya raised three daughters who loved her immensely, Tasha, Parisa, and Kiana. She gave her life to her children, truly teaching them unconditional love. She was later given the title Best Gigi Ever by her Eight grandchildren, Conrad, Elliot, Lynnie, Bo, Ezra, Cyrus, Nyla, and Theo. Her Grandchildren saw Tanya as the light of their lives and lived for every moment they got with Gigi.
In 2009 Tanya met her devoted husband Michael Spaulding and they were married in 2011. Tanya and Mike lived together in Paducah several years where they co-owned Dunkin' Donuts. They spent their years together playing tennis and pickleball, traveling the US by RV, and surrounding themselves with the love of many dear friends. They eventually retired to Fort Myers, FL where they had made even more memories and friends at Gulf Harbour.
She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Roy and Mildred Goodlett, sister Laray Goodlett, sister Gilda (Moe) Levine. She is survived by her husband Michael Spaulding, Her daughters Tasha (Scott) Morris, Parisa (Chris) Clarke, Kiana (Steven) Shaffer, Stepdaughter Caitlin (Edgar) Valdez, Stepson Zac Spaulding, her grandchildren Conrad Morris, Elliot Morris, Ezra Shaffer, Cyrus Shaffer, Nyla Shaffer, Annalynn Clarke, James Clarke, Theo Valdez, Her brother Doug (Kathryn) Goodlett, several cousins, nieces and nephews, Reza Danesh, and her Persian family.
Tanya's life is best explained as a life filled with love and her one of a kind laughter. She was an incredible shopper, avid card player and the immediate light in every room she entered. She truly left a little sparkle wherever she went.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Bro. Stephen Puricelli will officiate. Interment will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Ceme
