Carol Jean Holdridge

Carol Jean (Haviland) Holdridge Eaton Rapids Age 67, passed away at her home, August 13, 2010 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lansing, MI July 3, 1943, the daughter of Maurice and Helen (Phelps) Haviland. Carol graduated from Sexton High School in 1961. She was a member of the Arbor Foundation, AARP. Carol enjoyed flower gardening, collecting many different things and she loved candles. She is survived by her spouse, Daniel K. Holdridge; children, Annette K. Hulsey, Ronald J. "Jim" (Mary) Lyon Jr., Jolette F. (Jeffrey Childress) Lyon; grandchildren, Jesse Jo Lyon, Taylor Jean and Morgan Ann Hulsey; great grandchild, Layla Jade Lopez; brother, Dale (Yvonne) Haviland; sister, Locelle Stone; best friend, Stella Wood; many special family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Harold Haviland, Dorotha Patterson, Francis Brown, Doris Rauschenberger, Leona Sellers, William Haviland. Visitation will be Monday, August 16, 2010 from 2-4pm and 6-8p.m. at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, MI. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Carol's husband Dan. Those wishing may send online condolences to www.shellyodell.com