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Carol Amthor

February 7, 1929 — June 23, 2018

AMTHOR, Carol Jean (Grimes) - of Linden, formerly of Holly, was born February 7, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to Foy and Ruby Grimes. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1947 and then attended Baker Business College. Carol worked at several local businesses as a secretary until her marriage in 1951 to William Amthor. Carol was a stay at home mom and part time college student, eventually earning her degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University. She taught 3rd and 4th grades at Laurel Montessori in Bloomfield Hills for many years after her own children were grown. Carol and Bill built a beautiful country home together outside of Holly and enjoyed collecting antiques and working on their home. She loved to spin her own wool and knit, and for many years sold her creations. Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Amthor in 2014; her daughter, Amy Amthor-Shaffer in 2017; her daughter, Patricia Oxley in 2018; granddaughter, Darin Miller in 1998 and great-granddaughter, Seth Thomas in 2016. Carol is survived by her daughters, Marliss Gulick of Edon, OH; Kim Amthor of Marquette, MI; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, Steve Oxley and Mark Shaffer both of Fenton. Services will be held 2:30 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to First Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Blanc. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States
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