Carrie Shoemaker

Carrie Jane Shoemaker (Walkins), 69, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 24, 2026, at Altercare of Zanesville.
She was born on May 22, 1956, in Marion, Ohio. Carrie was a graduate of Harding High School and carried with her the warmth, humor, and strength that would define her throughout her life.
Carrie was the daughter of Gene Walkins and Virginia Walkins (Davis). As a teenager, she attended Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Her faith remained important to her throughout her life. In later years, when health challenges made it difficult to attend in person, she faithfully watched church livestreams and enjoyed listening to the ministry of John Hagee each Sunday.
She was the beloved wife of Chris Edward Shoemaker and a devoted mother to her three sons: Lee Robert Goldman, Lance Adam Goldman, and Edwin William Loveland.
Carrie was a proud and loving grandmother who deeply cared about each of her grandchildren and always wanted to know how they were doing. She is survived by her granddaughters: Kaitlyn Marie Groves and her husband Mason Groves; Hailey Elizabeth Preast and her husband Abrum Preast, who is currently serving in the United States Air Force, and they are expecting their first son in June; Madison Nicole Goldman; and Taylor Renee Goldman. She is also survived by her grandsons, Trenton Kidd and Brendon Kidd.
She is also survived by her older sister, Paula Saidla (Walkins), along with extended family members and dear friends who loved her.
Carrie was preceded in death by her younger sister, Tammy Radebaugh (Walkins), as well as other cherished family members who went before her.
She worked for Eaton Corporation as an Executive Assistant and was known for her dedication and dependability.
Carrie had a personality that people were naturally drawn to. She was funny and always had a story to tell that could make others laugh. She was strong-willed, independent, and liked to do things her own way. Those who knew her best knew that determination was one of her defining traits.
She loved children and gave monthly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital because helping children mattered deeply to her. She also had a lifelong love for animals, especially cats, and always enjoyed having a cat by her side.
One of Carrie’s greatest simple joys was sitting in her chair watching the birds at her feeders, especially orioles and hummingbirds. She loved cooking, trying recipes she discovered while watching cooking shows on Saturdays, and sharing the results with those she loved. She also found joy in gospel music, especially listening to Brothers of the Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band family of music.
Carrie faced tremendous health battles with courage and perseverance. She was diagnosed with the rare disease Erdheim-Chester Disease, and despite being given a limited prognosis, she far exceeded expectations. Through that challenge and others—including Type 2 diabetes, kidney failure, high blood pressure, and heart failure—she continued to show remarkable strength.
Above all, Carrie loved her family. She will be remembered for her laughter, resilience, caring heart, and the way people instantly felt at home around her.
Bonnell Cremations Funerals Receptions have the distinct honor of serving the family.
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