Carolyn M. Klaty

CARSONVILLE- Carolyn M. Klaty, age 77, a resident of Carsonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on July 21, 1945 in Coxs Creek, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Virgil and Nora (Maloney) Crouch. Carolyn married James D. Klaty on August 9, 1968 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Carolyn was an amazing wife, mother, sister & friend to all who knew her. She started serving the Lord at an early age and that shaped her life, moving her to open her heart in love and care for others. Carolyn held a degree in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. After graduating in three years she moved to Flint, MI to teach elementary school. Jim and Carolyn married and she moved to the Carsonville area to start their family. They moved to the Klaty farm in 1974 where they raised their five children and opened their home to many friends, family, and workers. Later in life, Carolyn battled stage 3 colon cancer and had fifteen more good years before being diagnosed with Leukemia. Throughout her treatment, she kept an optimistic attitude, determined to focus on living rather than dying, and soon became well loved by her many doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Williams, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, who grew to love Carolyn as a friend and not just as a patient. Carolyn’s kindness, generosity, example, and friendship will be missed by her family, her meeting, and her many friends. Carolyn is survived by her husband, James Klaty of Carsonville; five children, Kim (Quinn) Hamon of Kansas City, Missouri, Brad (Rachel) Klaty of Port Sanilac, Keri Klaty of Carsonville, Tara (Mike) Groseth of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tim (Kate) Klaty of Carsonville; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil Clarence (Sheila) Crouch of Indiana and James (Jody) Crouch of Kentucky; one sister, Hazel (Dan) Perry of Kentucky. Several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law Marvin and Deanie Crouch and one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Doug Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at the hall located at Jim and Carolyn’s home, at 4155 Snover Rd. Carsonville, Michigan at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Visitation will be at the hall from 9:30 A.M. -11 A.M. Saturday morning. Officiating will be, Ray Miller, Margaret Long, Mark Peters, Greg Harger and Bruce Shaw. Interment will follow in the Klaty Family Cemetery, also located on the family property, with a luncheon at the hall immediately following the graveside committal service.

Carolyn M. Klaty

July 21, 1945 - November 15, 2022