Carolyn Margaret Fogal

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert Fogal; daughters Cheryl (Dennis) Hooper and Renee (Larry) Peters; former son-in-law Phillip Lachowicz; grandchildren Sarah (Jonathan) Young, Jacob Peters, Rachael (Joshua) Chatfield, Cecilia (Grant) Honsowetz, Phillip Lachowicz; and great-grandchildren Isla Young, Lila Chatfield, and Henry Honsowetz.Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Skarritt; father, Richard Skarritt; sister, Elsie Ridgway; brother, Charles Skarritt; and great-grandson Aiden Young.

Carolyn was dedicated to her family and her faith. She was a homemaker and stay-at-home parent. She was an active member of Oxbow Lake Baptist Church, and her faith in Jesus informed all aspects of her life. Over the years, she volunteered in Brownies, Girl Scouts, and children’s and youth ministry, and regularly visited the elderly. She also spent many hours caring for and encouraging her grandchildren.

The outdoors brought her great joy - she loved taking photos, going for walks, swimming at Teeple Lake, and tending to her plants (houseplants, flowers, and the tomatoes she shared generously with friends and neighbors).

Carolyn had a quiet and gentle spirit and a kind heart. The world will not be the same without her.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd, White Lake, Michigan 48386. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s.