Janet Gwynn (Pointer) Carrick, age 83, of Weidman, MI, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.
A Memorial Service for Janet will be held at Weidman United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Cindy Greene officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weidman United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Janet was born March 25, 1939, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Freelove) Pointer. Janet married James Daniel Carrick Sr. on September 9, 1959 in Mt. Pleasant. She received her master's in education from Central Michigan University and went on to teach in Mt. Pleasant Public Schools for 30 years. Janet was a member of the Weidman United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Red Hats Society. Janet enjoyed fishing, sewing, reading, travel, and spending time on her computer. She will be greatly missed.
Janet is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Carrick Sr; children, Jamie (Timothy) Funnell of Mt. Pleasant, James “Dan” (Patricia) Carrick Jr. of Weidman, Bruce (Connie) Carrick of McBain; grandchildren, Heather Funnell, Clayton (Nicole Klee) Funnell, Jason (Katreena) Carrick, Patrick (Ximie) Carrick, Tori (Thomas) Szidik, Bo Carrick, Brendan Carrick, Nate (Kayla) Shaarda, Abby (Gonzalo) Mejia; great-grandchildren, Robert Carrick, Xuan Carrick, Ryker Maas, Emersen Szidik, Justin Shaarda, Jaxson Shaarda, Julia Shaarda; sister-in-law, Betty Kinsman of Weidman.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Madonna Evans, Nancy Bischoff; sister-in-law, Ann Nash; 3 brothers-in-law.