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Obituary for Carolyn J. Brothers
Carolyn Joan Brothers, age 73 of Greenville, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Greenville. She was born December 14, 1945 in Birmingham, Michigan, the daughter of Lloyd and Estelle (Bannen) Cooper. On October 19, 1963, she married Gaylord Brothers. She was a devoted mother and dedicated grandmother. Carolyn loved to play slow pitch softball, and enjoyed over 25 years of playing. She treasured her memories of managing, coaching and pitching for the Jorgensen team. She was an admirer of President Abraham Lincoln and loved Elvis Presley’s music. She enjoyed camping, motorcycling, and snowmobiling with family for many years. She was a Christmas enthusiast. Her music, decorations, and excessive gift giving brought joy to all who knew her. Carolyn and Gaylord built their dream home out of cedar in 1986, and enjoyed hosting family and guests very much. She worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company until 1989. Gaylord preceded Carolyn in death in 2013 in their 50th year of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Bobbi Lake and siblings, Don Cooper, Marilyn Cooper (twin), and Janice Tice. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Craig) Dakauskas; grandchildren, Nathan Hammond, Anthony Lake, Samantha Dakauskas, and Craig Dakauskas II; great granddaughter, Sassy Hammond; sister, Barbara Lutz; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, September 6, 2019 at Hurst Funeral Home, with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Rev. Jason Dillingham will serve as officiant. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
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