Lori Dean Carter

Lori Dean Carter obituary, Ashland City, TN

Lori Dean Carter

Lori Carter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd Funeral Home - Ashland City on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Lori Dean Carter, age 58 of Ashland City, passed away suddenly on July 26, 2023, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Lori was born on September 7, 1964, in Nashville, TN to the late Richard Harrington and Nancy Neely. She is survived by her husband, John M. Groves; sons, Benjamin Carter, David Carter, David Groves; daughters, Amanda Groves, Amy Carter; brothers, Rick Harrington, Russ Harrington; sister, Cynthia Cappello and 8 grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the care of Boyd Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 101 Elizabeth Street. Ashland City, TN 37015 Phone: 615-792-4677. Online condolences may be made by visiting boydfh.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lori, please visit our Tree Store.

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