Carol Jean Wyatt, age 83, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Carol was born July 28, 1937 in Gladstone, the daughter of Marian and Lydia (Hillman) Long. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to William Wyatt on June 13, 1964 at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Carol was a longtime member at the First Lutheran Church and was active with the Sewing Ladies and Altar Guild. She worked for Michigan Bell as an executive secretary in Detroit in her earlier years and later as a bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Ivory Drug in Gladstone.
Carol is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Curt) Spreen of Rapid River and Audra (Dave) Steinhoff of Gladstone; grandchildren, Jenna and Aaron Steinhoff and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, her parents and her siblings, Lyle, Vernon, Raymond and Arlon Long and Marjorie Haglund.
Graveside services for Carol will be on Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 PM at the Fernwood Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Meyette officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the First Lutheran Church.
The Wyatt family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
becky eagle - gladstone, MI
Audra & Stephanie so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, she was the true meaning of kind.
Dave E Strom - Gladstone, MI
Audra, and Stephanie, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. One of the real high points of my work at First Lutheran was getting to know your mom well. She was one of the most gracious people I could ever hope to meet. I will miss her. God Bless.
Mary C Malnor - rapid river, mi
so very sorry to hear of your moms passing.. blessing and prayers to all of you ..
Kathy Maynard - Gladstone, MI
Prayers for you and your mom. Sweet lady. May she rest in peace
Jenn lombard - Bradenton , Fl
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom was very kind to us kids at sleep overs.
Jana Aho - Gladstone, MI
Audra and Stephanie, I was so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. Carol was always such a classy lady, gracious hostess, wonderful mother, grandmother, wife and aunt. She also had a great faith which always shown through in everything she said and did. All of us will keep the family memories and good times in our hearts. I know she will be truly missed by her loved ones and friends.
David and Judith Gereau - Escanaba, Mi
Audra and Stephenie: David and I are so sorry to hear of your Mothers’ passing! She was a fine lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her at Bay Sages! You are all in our prayers! Much comfort and peace to you all!!
Margaret Neurohr - Gladstone , Mi
So sorry for your loss Audra & Stephanie. She was the most kindest & sweetest person I have ever met! She will surely be missed! Hugs to all!!
gayle sigan - escanaba, MI
so sorry to hear of your moms passing she was a very sweet lady and I am sorry to see her go.