Carol Sue Hodgkin's Obituary
Carol Sue Hodgkin, age 83, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at home. She was born April 24, 1937, in Lansing, MI to John and Suzanne (Chlebo) Hodgkin.
Carol graduated from Michigan State University with three Master’s Degrees in the arts. She worked as an art teacher (and was known as the “art lady”) in the Grand Haven and Spring Lake School systems for many years. Carol was an accomplished artist with her paintings adorning the walls of many places in the Tri Cities. She was a member of The United Methodist Church of the Dunes, an avid golfer, gardener, reader, cook, and loved watching the animals and birds. Carol loved live theatre; her love of theatre and arts inspired her nieces and nephews to pursue fields in the arts.
She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Richard J. Hodgkin; two nieces, Karen (Scott) Burdick and Michelle (Craig) Elliott; two nephews, David (Naomi) Hodgkin and John (Holly) Hodgkin; ten great nieces and nephews; and five great-great- nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020, at Spring Lake Cemetery with Rev. Eldon Eldred officiating. Memorials to the ALS Foundation are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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