Obituary for Manelle Raghib
Manelle Raghib
07/26/1977 - 06/04/2023
Manelle (Tracy) Marie Raghib, 45, of Columbus, OH, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep in her family home on June 4, 2023.
Tracy was born on July 26, 1977, to her mother Susan and Father Abdamulah (Ali) Raghib in Marrakesh, Morocco. In her childhood, Tracy was an adorable, curly-haired spitfire and the younger sister of Somia “Michelle” Collie. Tracy grew up in Westerville, OH and most fondly recalled her memories of baking with her grandmother Betty Stockton and sharing laughs with her grandfather Charles “Chuck” Stockton.
At the age of 17 Tracy bore her eldest daughter Iyauna Mock (Parnell). Though Tracy was a young mother she fought to be the best mother she could be. Tracy met the love of her life and life partner Chad Goggans in her early twenties and the two of them lived a full and beautiful life together for 16 years, together they bore their beautiful daughter Carley Goggans. Chad was Tracy’s rock and Carley was the center of their world, Tracy would often refer to anywhere she was with the two of them as her home. They enjoyed camping every year and travelling to the beach.
Tracy was a loyal and dedicated fiancée, daughter, aunt and mother. Tracy is known as “Aunt Tracy” to many but highly to nephew and niece O’shay and Somia Collie and Godson Solomon Willey, whom she loved as her own children. She will be greatly missed by her Mother Susan and Father Ali, her daughters Carley and Iyauna, Her niece and nephews O’shay, Somia and Solomon, grandchildren Ryatt, Wilder and Zazie, many friends and family. Tracy is predeceased by her Fiancée and life partner Chad Goggans, Sister Somia (Michelle) Collie, Stepfather Charles (Chip) Stockton, Grandparents Betty and Chuck Stockton.
Tracy had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile. She was easy to love as was compassionate and witty many call her friend. She was a fearless dreamer full of passion and creativity. She loved the beach and dreamed of growing old in a rocking chair drinking sweet tea on the porch with her sister Michelle and Daughter Carley. She was strong-willed and at times stubborn, but those traits defined Tracy. They were part of who she was, and her strength undoubtedly helped her deal with life’s challenges.
Tracy was a strong fighter, but we now must submit her into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ in whom we all can have hope for reconciliation, in him we all can look forward to all things being made new and perfect.