| − | Ever since the former Louise Despard Goff married B. Carroll Reece at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, she began to become actively involved in her husband's political career.<ref>Hill, Ray (March 28, 2021). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/carroll-reece-tennessees-mr-republican-pt5/ Carroll Reece: Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’ Pt5]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> Due to the fact that Carroll Reece never drove, she frequently was his chauffeur. | + | Ever since the former Louise Despard Goff married B. Carroll Reece at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, she began to become actively involved in her husband's political career.<ref>Hill, Ray (March 28, 2021). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/carroll-reece-tennessees-mr-republican-pt5/ Carroll Reece: Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’ Pt5]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> Due to the fact that Carroll Reece never drove, she frequently was his chauffeur. Following the death of Louise's father Guy Goff in 1933, the couple inherited a large sum of wealth.<ref>Hill, Ray (July 18, 2021). [https://knoxfocus.com/columnist/carroll-reece-tennessees-mr-republican-part-13/ Carroll Reece: Tennessee’s ‘Mr. Republican’ Part 13]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved August 10, 2021.</ref> |