Carol Beatrice Vavra

Carol Beatrice Vavra, 60, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2024, in her home.

Her life began October 30, 1963, in Michigan City, Indiana, the youngest of five children born to Richard and Geraldine Vavra.         

Carol navigated life with a great sense of positivity, embodying kindness, and compassion.  She was known for her welcoming smile, warm heart, homemade apple pie, and her ability to dominate at euchre. Carol cherished her three children and four grandchildren.  She dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and grandmother. She found joy in baking and planting flowers in the spring. She was the happiest when surrounded by family and friends.

Carol will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Keen of Three Oaks; two sons, Kevin Keen of Three Oaks, Alex (Sandra) Keen of Galien; four grandchildren, Freya Mooney, Rowan Mooney, Atticus Warren, Ellie Bea Keen; three sisters, Donna (Richard) Vavra-Musser of Stevensville, Mary Vavra of Three Oaks and Irene Vavra Sinner of Three Oaks; one brother, Andy (Gloria) Vavra of Three Oaks; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life on June 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in Watkins Memorial Park, 3 West Locust Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. 

Carol will be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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