Karla Kay Lake's Obituary
Big Rapids - Karla Kay Lake, 53, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital.
She was born January 23, 1968, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Loren E. and Joy D (Higley) Lake, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1986. Karla was employed at Hope Network for a few years and enjoyed being able to work and made many friends. She was raised and lived most of her life in Rodney, then moved to Mecosta in 2010. In April of 2020, after her twin sister and caregiver Kelly passed away, she moved to Mission Point Nursing Home in Big Rapids.
Karla loved living at Mission Point, she enjoyed making new friends with staff and residents. She enjoyed playing Bingo and the fun activities they offered daily. Karla loved her many cats through the years, she also loved watching birds, Detroit Tigers, and Disney movies. She loved doing word search, coloring and jigsaw puzzles. Karla's smile, giggle, laugh, and sweet soul will be memories to cherish.
Karla is survived by her sisters, Lori (Leonard E) Gray of Rodney and Cindy (Mike) Maxwell of Clare; nieces, Samantha Gray (Matthew Guthrie) and family of St. Louis, MI, Megan (Sam) Howell of Fredricksburg, VA, Michelle (Travis) Ludwig of Manistee, and Lauren Gray of Rodney; nephew Justin Gray of Mt. Pleasant; 2 great nieces Claire Ann and Charlotte Kay Ludwig; aunts, Charlene Morningstar of Big Rapids and Ginger Wilhelm of Portage, MI; and many cousins, friends, and loving caregivers. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister Kelly Sleeman, grandparents, Lyle and Cleo Higley and Orville and Edith Lake, and numerous aunts and uncles.
A private family service will be held in the spring of 2022. Karla will be laid to rest next to her parents in the Pine Plains Cemetery. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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