Carol Lucile Grant Carey

Oct 7, 1932 -

Jun 13, 2023

Carol Lucile Grant Carey died, at age 90, at Aspen Creek Senior Living on June 13, 2023, in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born in Peoria, but was raised in Havana, Ill. Carol graduated with a bachelor degree from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Carol and her husband, Omer, raised five children: Gayle Nauska, Craig Carey, Cale Carey (deceased), Bryan Carey (Bronwen Wang) and Grant Carey. She had grandchildren, Clyde (Kyndall) and Brianne; and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Natalie. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Burton Grant; son, Dale Carey; and husband, Omer Carey.

Carol enjoyed radio classical music and substitute teaching in Anchorage Special Education classes. She spent many hours rewriting the Alaska Driver's Manual to an easier reading level. With two of their children being mentally challenged, Carol and Omer spent many hours advocating for them and others to receive educational services, which was not mandatory at first.

Her ashes will be interred in Anchorage. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive in Anchorage. Pastor Ken Hagler will preside. Refreshments will follow.

Donations can be made to Anchorage Special Olympics, P.O. Box 140316, Anchorage, AK 99501; or Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508.