Carol Kay (Carney) Haviland

Her Legacy… Carol Kay (Carney) Haviland, 81, passed away on April 11, 2026.  She was born on June 13, 1944, in Brighton, MI, to Edward Carney and Arla (Burgett) Carney. Carol married the love of her life, Verne Haviland, on September 26, 1996, on the Home Farm in Fowlerville, Michigan. She will be remembered as a woman who was generous to a fault, always wanting to be sure others were taken care of with birthday presents, cards, and general loving care. She loved birds and animals, including the abandoned baby squirrels she adopted, skunks, and her kitty cat, as well as any other furry four-legged animal she might encounter. Carol also found joy in her flower gardens and collecting rocks of all shapes and sizes. She often explored garage sales and auctions, looking for undiscovered gems. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a lot of fun to play card games like Euchre with. Carol also planned wonderful events that everyone looked forward to, like her annual New Year’s Eve party. Carol was also quite athletic in her younger years, enjoying water skiing, often being launched right off the dock on one ski!

Her Family… Carol will be missed by her husband, Verne; step-son, Ray Haviland; sisters, Durene Keller and Caren Biermann; nephews, Bobby Keller and Robert (Lisa) Pelcher; niece, Arla (Cal) Heckman; and six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Arla; and her step-daughter, Robin Murphy.

Her Farewell… Carol’s family and friends will gather on April 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Borek Jennings Funeral Home in Fowlerville, Michigan. Her Community Farewell will be held at 1:00 PM, April 21, 2026, at Borek Jennings Funeral Home in Fowlerville, Michigan.  Mark Wagner will serve as Celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society.  Please leave a message of comfort for Carol’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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