Carol Ann

Bay

Carol Ann Bay, daughter of the late Lester Rutledge and Blanche (Fry) Rutledge, was born in Marietta, Illinois, on June 12, 1939. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on April 3, 2026, at the age of 86.

On January 28, 1956, in Hernando, Mississippi, Carol was united in marriage to Robert Bay and to this loving union four children were born. Robert preceded her in death on July 4, 2017. Carol enjoyed bowling, playing cards, planting flowers, crocheting, and most of all she loved babysitting her grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Robert and Jerry Bay, four brothers, Gene, Lester, Harold and Basil "Bill" Rutledge, and two sisters, Violet Abernathy and Bonnie Crosby.

Carol is survived by one son, Michael Bay of Washington, Missouri, one daughter, Vicki Holt and husband Steve of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Kathy Rodriquez of Van Buren, Missouri, sister-in-law, Mary Kay Dungan of Van Buren, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, Sara, Krista, Cassie, Kara, Cory, Matthew, Chelsea, Cody and Cheryl, and 7 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Cailyn, Serena, Bryce, Zion, Zeplin and Truman. Carol will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri