Carol A. Allers, age 65 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 30, 1953 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Seaman) Cross. Carol graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart, David Allers, on June 26, 1971 and together they raised their family in Morley.
Carol retired from food service at Morley-Stanwood Public Schools. She was a devout member of the Luther Bible Chapel. Carol enjoyed cooking with her grandchildren, painting, and watching birds. She was kind and generous; always taking time for everyone.
Carol is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, David Allers of Morley; three sons, Scott (fiance Rachel) Allers of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, Rusty (DeAnne) Allers of Stanwood, and Wes (Toni) Allers of Morley; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon, Caleb, Rebecca, Alexis, Tyler, Malorie, Conner, and Kerstine (Garth) Jordan; two great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Xander; father, Harry (Lillian) Cross of Big Rapids; mother-in-law, Florence (Bill) Pemberton of Big Rapids; four siblings, Don (Marie) Cross of Big Rapids, Pat (Jerry) Howell of Paris, Judy (Ed) Finch of Madison, Wisconsin and Gayle (William) Brynelsen of Bitely; sister-in-law, Ardith (Dick) Slocum of Big Rapids; special friends, Judy Benson and Midge Burden; also many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Allers; mother, Dorothy Cross, step-brother, Ronald Bregg, nephew, Phil Rauch, and father-in-law, Virgil Allers.
Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor David Bongard officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 25th and two hours prior to the service on Tuesday (from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) at the funeral home. Carol will be laid to rest at Pine Plains Cemetery in the Spring.
Memorial contributions may be made in Carols name to the Luther Bible Chapel or Spectrum Health Hospice.
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Monday, March 25, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307
Visitation
Monday, March 25, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307
Visitation
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307