Carol Barish

DeWitt – Age 74, passed away on October 22, 2024. Carol was born in Mason, Michigan to Marshall and Eileen Hartig along with her younger twin sister, Cheryl, on February 28, 1950. She graduated from Holt High School in 1968, raised a family, upon which she continued her education with a Baccalaureate degree from Northwood University and a Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University. She worked for several years as a Policy Analyst and Advocate for Public Sector Consultants, Inc. in Lansing, MI and most recently as an Office Manager for Geodetic Designs, Inc. working with her son Gilbert.

Carol was highly active in her volunteer life. In her children’s early years, she led Girl Scouts troops and was active in 4-H programs. She also volunteered with Hospice of Lansing and proudly served as a Regent for Daughters of the American Revolution. Most recently she became a member of the Colonial Dames of America, attaining the distinguished title of Dame.

Carol enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She attended weekly dinners with her siblings and was named Queen of the Dining Divas social club. She also enjoyed being part of the Red Hats Society.

She was generous with her time and resources. Carol enjoyed sewing, which she learned from her mother, and sewed matching outfits for her granddaughters and their dolls. She was also a talented upholster and utilized her skills to refurbish furniture pieces.

She loved her grandchildren and attended important milestones in their lives. She enjoyed showering her grandchildren with gifts taking particular care to honor every birthday and holiday with cards and gifts.

Carol was the beloved mother of Jamie (Jay) Coffey, Stacie (Alex) Nuttall, and Gilbert (Stephanie) Barish and cherished grandmother of Raegan and Riley Coffey, Griffin and Tucker Nuttall, and Gabriela and Deanna Barish.

Carol is survived by her children, grandchildren, siblings Jon (Dawn) Hartig, Cheryl (Jim) Ordway, Dee Hartig, Christine Graham, Mike Hartig, sisters-in-law Sharon Hartig and Toni Hartig, and her best friend Pat, as well as numerous friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews who were all dear to her.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Eileen Hartig, brothers, Jeff Hartig, Joe Hartig, and brother-in-law, Tom Graham.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842, followed by a reception. There will be a visitation one hour before the service starting at 4:00 P.M.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing, Inc. or to Daughters of the American Revolution.