Carol Garcia

GARCIA, Carol Ann - Age 80, of Mundy Township and life-long resident of Flint, died Friday, May 21, 2021.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 28, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek and may be live viewed on Carol's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Pastor Brad Foster officiating.  Burial in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 PM and Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Old Newsboys of Flint, 6255 Taylor Dr., Flint, MI 48507.
Carol was born December 22, 1940 in Flint, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Remender) Hudson.  She was a 1959 graduate of Flint Northern High School.  She retired in 2005 from GMSPO after 25 years of service; then sold real estate for Tremaine Real Living Real Estate, volunteered and then worked for the Old Newsboys of Flint, to provide winter coats to any child in need, and Dr. Alajaj of Flint making her final retirement of many in March, 2021.  Carol was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Indians.  She also was a member of the Flushing Book Club.

Her world revolved around her family with an unbelievable strength to independently raise a large family is an inspiration to all.  She believed that no child should go without love, support and guidance and her passion for seeing each child, grandchild and great grandchild brought her an all-consuming joy and happiness.  Going to Grandma’s was a cherished event with the fun of large gatherings or spending one on one time in her little house.  Chaotic at times to others, she thrived on the energy.  Always a provider of sage advice, in saying “it was meant to be’ or “it will work out” will carry on in everyone.  We will miss her quick laugh and smile even in the most difficult of times and will always cherish the love and devotion of her family and friends.

Surviving are: her children, Joe Garcia (Marci) of Grand Blanc, Laurie Garcia (Todd Hanson) of Gig Harbor, WA, Jude Garcia (Jeff Vadasz) of Swartz Creek, and Michael Garcia (Diane) of Mt. Morris; grandchildren, Katie Hayes (Stephen), Andrew Garcia (Alexis), Devin Keener, Helena Keener, Ryan Keener, Dalton Keener, Maverick Garcia, Michael Garcia II, Brayden Garcia, and Dylan Garcia; great grandchildren, Fenix and River, and one expected great grandchild, Garcia; sisters, Jean Cronin of Flushing and Joan Flanagan of California; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.  A special thank you to the McLaren Hospice Staff and attending nurse for their support, kindness and care given to Carol.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.