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Beloved wife, mother, daughter; avid reader, gardener, and favorite aunt, Carrie Cutter Banks Teaford died July 9, 2017, at the age of 48 following a long illness.
Carrie was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1969. She graduated from the youth performing arts high school in only three years, and played violin in the Louisville Youth Orchestra. She studied humanities at the University of Louisville, graduating in 1989. Carrie continued her education in the philosophy department at Temple University, and continued her violin playing into adulthood with the Belmont and Trevecca Orchestras in Nashville.
Carrie began her career in health care as a temporary employee with Metropolitan Life. In the 1990s she moved to the Saint Thomas Health family with Baptist – Saint Thomas Health Associates, then served at Baptist Hospital in decision support, and later as manager of surgery, vice president of finance, chief financial officer of Baptist Hospital, and most recently, as the chief operating officer of Saint Thomas Midtown and Saint Thomas West Hospitals.
Carrie loved to serve others. Despite being responsible for financial strategy, her favorite time of year was when Saint Thomas provided free care to underserved members of the Nashville community through Medical Missions at Home. She served her industry and community with the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Middle Tennessee Healthcare Executives Association, and the Nashville Health Care Council's Leadership Health Care Council. Carrie was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, supporter of both opera and symphony, and attended Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville.
Carrie was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Frederick Banks. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jeremy Teaford; her son, Bruce Banks Teaford; her mother, Diane Banks; and her sisters, Gaia, Amanda, Hosanna, and Clare. Carrie enjoyed losing nerf battles to her six nieces and nephews: Gabriel and Trillium Rice, Meghan Mantz, Maeve and August Reichert, and Lily Dasinger. She and Jeremy had been learning to sail in the past few years, and recently returned from memorable sailing excursions in the Florida Keys and the Virgin Islands.
Carrie's family is grateful to the many caring medical professionals at Saint Thomas Midtown and Tennessee Oncology, with special thanks to Dr. Nancy Peacock.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Carrie's memory to Camp Spring Creek. More on the camp can be found at http://campspringcreek.org/donate
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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August 9, 2017
Fred Parrow
I just heard of Carrie's passing and it truly saddens my heart. My prayers go out to Jeremy and Diane for strength and comfort during this difficult time. I will miss talking to her as she was always kind.
May God Bless
July 15, 2017
Judy Kane
I will always remember Carrie's smile and cheery demeanor.
Carrie, your positive leadership and support was contagious, and an inspiration to each and every one of us.
July 15, 2017
Tina Hinton
Jeremy, Daryl and I are heartbroken to hear of Carrie's passing. We will always cherish our time sailing together and visiting you both in Nashville. You are always in our thoughts
July 14, 2017
Jim Parker
Diana and Jeremy you folks are like family to me. I have no way to express the grief in my heart for both of you. I know you will take care of each other. Sorry I'm not in Nashville so I would come to the service.
July 14, 2017
Diana Swatson
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.(Saint Thomas Health)
July 13, 2017
Marion Halliday
I remember Carrie as a beautiful and sprite-like child, blossoming into a young lady by the time I was leaving her hometown of Louisville. She, like all her sisters, was musical, kind, and always possessing smile that would light up the room. I'm sorry not to have seen her for so many years as life's travels took us all to so many places. So sorry to learn of her passing but grateful for memories of her and also to read a bit about her wonderful and caring life. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to her family - Marion
July 13, 2017
Erica Wehrmeister
Carrie was one of the first people I met at a national Ascension meeting. We instantly connected and I looked to her as a mentor and a friend. My heartfelt prayers for Carrie's family. May God bless you in such a time of sorrow. Erica Wehrmeister (COO of St. Vincent Indianapolis)
July 13, 2017
Julie Hawks
All of us here at Midtown who knew Carrie and her wonderful smile, which are most of us, feel a deep sense of loss. She spread joy simply with her warm spirit. God Bless your family in this time of sorrow.
July 12, 2017
Elizabeth Wein
Carrie and Jeremy were part of the most joyous years of my graduate school experience, when we all lived in Philadelphia together, and through my abiding friendship with her sister Amanda I came to know and love her talented, humorous, exuberant, loving, amazing family. I am heartbroken not just for Carrie but for all who loved her. I am lucky to have had my life intersect briefly with Carrie's and know that her influence will continue to affect all who knew her.
July 12, 2017
Rhonda Swanson
July 12, 2017
Suellen Joy (Brill)
Sending love to Carrie's family--especially to all her sisters and to Diane. I fondly remember babysitting for Carrie, watching the girls grow up many years ago in Louisville, and having so much fun together at St. Mark's. So sorry to learn this news.
July 12, 2017
Queenie Harper
may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow god loved you more you will be missed
July 11, 2017
Lydia Andrews
Carrie was an exceptional person, and an inspiration to all who knew, and worked with her. She was genuinely kind, and caring, and would always greet you with a smile. Her presence will surely be missed at Saint Thomas Health Services, and by all who knew her. We share in the sorrow of your loss, and pray that God will provide you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
July 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Carrie's loving and wonderful family. It was my pleasure to play violin with her in the Trevecca Symphony for a number of years. Her friendly personality, her talent, and her sense of humor made each session musically rich, collegial, and fun. Her memory will always stay warm in my heart.
- Sara Johnson (Nashville, TN)
July 11, 2017
sharon pillow
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 11, 2017
Mary Price
Carrie's smile always filled me with gladness. She was genuinely kind. I enjoyed learning decision support strategy with her more than a decade ago.
July 11, 2017
Amanda Leeth
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and Love to you all!
Amanda Leeth
St. Thomas West 5A
July 11, 2017
DeShea Wallace
I enjoyed working with Carrie so very much. It wasn't frequent but every time was a pleasure. She had great vision and leadership. She was a true asset and will be missed at Saint Thomas. My heart is heavy.
July 11, 2017
Bernie Sherry
Colleague, friend, blessing to all! Woman of quiet strength and a caring heart! You will be missed my friend!
July 11, 2017
Sherry Davidson
I am so sorry for your loss. May God enfold all of you with His comfort and peace.
July 11, 2017
Tom Slater
Such a genuine person and an example to live by.
July 11, 2017
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Phyllis McElroy
My sympathy and prayers to Carrie's family. She was such an elegant and graceful women with so much strength. She accomplished so much for Saint Thomas and will be truly missed by all who knew her.
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