Carol Spodney

SPODNEY, Carol Lloydeen (Wesley) - age 83, of Swartz Creek, died October 17, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Fr. Louis Ekka celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Saturday and 1-8 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 where a scripture service will be held at 7 PM Sunday evening. Visitation will also be held 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). Carol was born September 25, 1938 in Flint, the daughter of Lloyd and Marie (Potter) Wesley. She married Stevenson "Bud" Spodney, Jr. on April 22, 1961 and he preceded her in death on March 18, 1996. Carol earned her nursing degree at Nazareth College in Kalamazoo and worked at McLaren General Hospital and Flint Community Schools Adult Education. She was very involved in her children's activities at St. Mary Queen of Angels School as a Girl Scout Co-Leader, Homeroom Mother, School Board member and Hot Lunch Coordinator. Carol was an avid Bridge, Pinochle and Euchre card player and loved the ladies in her monthly Pinochle card club who have become lifelong friends. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time at the cabin in Hale, MI. Carol loved her flowers, feeding and watching the birds, and holidays, especially Christmas when the house would look like a mini Bronner's inside and out. Surviving are: children, Laura (Tom) Sylvester, Greg Spodney, Matt Spodney, Neil Spodney and Steven (Molly) Spodney; grandchildren, Peyton, Austin, and Samantha Spodney; brother, Dean Wesley; sister, Ella LaBarge; sister-in-law, Helen Cookingham; many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to thank the staff of 5th Floor ICU at Hurley Medical Center for their excellent care they gave to our mom. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.