Obituary: Carol Dawn Wright, 86, of Ludington.

Carol Wright

Obituary: Carol Dawn Wright, 86, of Ludington.

Carol Dawn Wright, 86, of Ludington, was called home to the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 23, 2022.  She was born August 2, 1935 in Ludington. Carol married the love of her life, Arden Dale Wright on November 3, 1955 in Scottville.  They had two children, Ricky and Kimberley.

She spent over 25 years of service as a nursing aid at Baywood Assisted Living in Ludington caring for those who needed it most.  In retirement, she and Arden traveled, spent time with their grandchildren, and remained in the Mason County area.

Carol loved spending time with family, discovering her ancestry through genealogy, working in the garden, sharing her latest food recipes, playing dominoes, and entertaining guests.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, grand-mother, and great grand-mother.

Carol is survived by her daughter Kimberley Bole, grandson Brett (Megan) Bodeis, granddaughter Britani Wright, grandson Kristopher (Katie) Wright, and granddaughter Nicole (Josh) Molthen; three great-granddaughters, Ashlyn Bodeis, Brooklyn Bodeis, and McKenzie Molthen; sisters-in-law Pat Wagner, Dolores Wagner, Marilyn Hall; daughter-in-law Linda Wright; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; in 2012 by Arden, her husband of 56 years; her son Ricky Wright; brothers Jack Wagner and Richard Wagner; brothers-in-law Fred Wright and Donald Wright; sister-in-law Jean Milvert; brother-in-law Lewis Wright; and nephew Johnny Wagner.

In accordance with Carol’s wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery in Scottville next to her beloved Arden Wright.

In honor of Carol, and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holland Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.