Obituary for Carla J. Dalton
Carla Jo Dalton, 61 of Holly, MI and formerly of Coldwater passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 under hospice care while surrounded by her loving family.
In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will occur at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Carla was born March 2, 1959 to Nicholas and Norma (Cornish) Arnold in Coldwater. She was a very intelligent woman, earning a Bachelor’s of Nursing and working with many health care providers over the years. Carla spent many years in Florida before returning to Michigan a few years ago to be closer to her family.
Carla was a loving mom and grandma. She always put her family’s needs above her own and would give her last dollar to those in need. Carla enjoyed spending time crocheting and knitting. She was a nature lover, who liked animals of all types, especially small colorful birds. Carla has a sense of adventure and spent time traveling to northern Michigan and Mackinaw. She will be remembered for her loving and giving spirit to go along with her great sense of humor and ability to put a positive outlook on any situation. Carla will be missed dearly.
Carla is survived by her children Melissa McGillis of Wesley Chapel, FL, Ashley (Rob) Sullivan of Marshall, Andrew (Amanda) Dalton of Bryan, OH, and Sierra (Jacob) Tinglin-Maurer of Holly; her siblings Nicholas (Jamie Fuller) Arnold of Coldwater and Erica Arnold of Bryan, OH; her grandchildren Aaron Sigers, Jr., Caleb Sigers, Nicholas Dalton, Adeline Maurer, Asher Sullivan, Aubrey Jones, and Mackenzie Blevins; and her great grandson Aaron Sigers III. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Kyle Arnold.
Memorials may be directed to a PBS station or Catholic Action. www.dutcherfh.com
In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will occur at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Carla was born March 2, 1959 to Nicholas and Norma (Cornish) Arnold in Coldwater. She was a very intelligent woman, earning a Bachelor’s of Nursing and working with many health care providers over the years. Carla spent many years in Florida before returning to Michigan a few years ago to be closer to her family.
Carla was a loving mom and grandma. She always put her family’s needs above her own and would give her last dollar to those in need. Carla enjoyed spending time crocheting and knitting. She was a nature lover, who liked animals of all types, especially small colorful birds. Carla has a sense of adventure and spent time traveling to northern Michigan and Mackinaw. She will be remembered for her loving and giving spirit to go along with her great sense of humor and ability to put a positive outlook on any situation. Carla will be missed dearly.
Carla is survived by her children Melissa McGillis of Wesley Chapel, FL, Ashley (Rob) Sullivan of Marshall, Andrew (Amanda) Dalton of Bryan, OH, and Sierra (Jacob) Tinglin-Maurer of Holly; her siblings Nicholas (Jamie Fuller) Arnold of Coldwater and Erica Arnold of Bryan, OH; her grandchildren Aaron Sigers, Jr., Caleb Sigers, Nicholas Dalton, Adeline Maurer, Asher Sullivan, Aubrey Jones, and Mackenzie Blevins; and her great grandson Aaron Sigers III. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Kyle Arnold.
Memorials may be directed to a PBS station or Catholic Action. www.dutcherfh.com