Carol M. Bright, age 91 of Lake Ann passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Nov. 15, 1928 on the family homestead in West Almira Twp. to Gordon and Waive (O’Brien) Gray. She attended Honor Rural High School, and graduated with high honors.
On March 19, 1947, she married Carl W. Bright at the Lake Ann United Methodist Church.
Carol was employed with the Personnel Dept. of Michigan Bell Telephone (Ameritech) until her retirement, and was a member of the Woodside Wesleyan Church of Lake Ann.
Born of this union were four loving children: Constance (Joe) Prance, Carol Sue (Ronald) Steele, Carla Bright Duford and Carl Patrick (Emilie) Bright. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Carols only surviving sister is Barbara Swain. Many nieces and nephews survive as well.
Besides her husband Carl who passed away in 1992, she was preceded in death by siblings; June (Herbert) Oakley, Doris (Clare) Strandberg, Sally (Ron) Childress and Gordon “Neil” (Eleanor) Gray.
A Private graveside service at Almira Twp. Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.covelltraversecity.com for the Bright family.
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