Carol McGrath

Carol Fay McGrath GARNER - Carol Fay McGrath, 81, passed away Dec. 9, 2008, at The Laurels of Forest Glenn Nursing Home in Garner, N.C., after a long battle with chronic illness. Carol was the daughter of the late Joy and Mary Wade formerly of Billings, Mont., and wife of the late Cmdr. John J. McGrath, retired U.S. Navy of Virginia Beach. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Kane of Coeur de Lane, Idaho; her aunt, Betty Olsen and husband Les of San Diego; her daughter, Linda McGrath and son Richard McGrath and wife Judy of Garner, N.C.; as well as two granddaughters, Jennifer McGrath of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Michelle McGrath of Spearfish, S.D. Carol was born in Ballantine, Mont., May 26, 1927. She grew up in Billings, Mont., and moved to Lead, S.D., where she met her future husband John. They were married in Long Beach, Calif., and celebrated there 60th wedding anniversary in June 2004. Carol was a devoted daughter, sister, Navy wife and mother. She also adored her granddaughters. She lived in many places including Montana, South Dakota, California, Texas, Florida, Italy, England and Virginia. She was active in many Navy Wives Clubs and president in several. She loved gardening, cooking, bowling and bridge. Her family is grateful to her many caregivers and friends in most recent years for their love and support. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. The funeral will take place Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. Interment will be alongside her husband and true love at Princess Anne Memorial Park in Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.