Carolyn "Carey" Marie Rayce

Carolyn "Carey" Marie Rayce age 81 of Midland, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the Toni and Trish House in Auburn, Michigan. Born on May 11, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Charles and Margaret (Winters) Frahm.  Carey lived a life filled with dedication to her family, education, faith, and a love for exploration.

Carey married Bruce in June of 1998.  Together they raised their children:  Kathleen Hutter; Brent (Nikki) Rayce; Molly (Craig) Puckett; Melissa (Mike) Laplow; Grandchildren:  Victoria Hutter; Vanessa Hutter; Katie (Jordan) Gage; Devon Rayce; Logan Rayce (Brianna Draves); Max Rayce; Tyler Puckett; Carter Puckett; Kennedy Puckett; Sydney (Andrew) Baker; Hailey Laplow; and Jason Laplow; Great Granddaughter, Adalee Grace Baker.

Carey devoted 31+ years to Bay City Public Schools, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike. Her passion for learning extended beyond the classroom, as she found joy in reading and frequenting the library.

A longtime member of First United Methodist Church, Carey was deeply involved in their faith community, participating in Monday Morning Bible Study and Friday Bible Study most recently.  Carey was also a past member of the Midland 100 Club. Connections were important to Carey, as reflected with her Bay City GNO Club (Girls Night Out), where she built cherished friendships.

Carey had a deep appreciation for nature and beauty, particularly through her love of plants and flowers. She also had an adventurous spirit, traveling extensively with Bruce and friends on Mystery Trips ~ both across the United States and internationally ~ always embracing the opportunity to "live like a local."

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Midland First United Methodist Church, located at 315 W. Larkin St., Midland, Michigan 48640 with Rev. Jeremy Africa officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, 2410 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  There will be visitation from 9:30am until the time of service at the church on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Midland or Midland First United Methodist Church in Carey's honor.