Carroll Lyda Fronta's Obituary
Carroll Lyda (Abrams) Fronta was born on August 26, 1932 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Alfred and Jeffrie (Dodds) Abrams. She is also joining her siblings in heaven; Dorthea Arnold, Erma Ragland and Donald Abrams and her husband Robbie. Carroll worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company (now known as AT&T) for 30 years. When you see old pictures of the telephone system of plugging a cord into a console or call for operator assistance, that’s exactly what she did. After retiring from Michigan Bell, Carroll went to work at her favorite store, Jacobson’s. Carroll loved reaping the benefits of shopping there and getting the discounts. When Jacobson’s went out of business, Carroll didn’t like just sitting at home, especially after her husband Robbie passed away. So she went to work at another one of her favorites, jewelry. She worked at Kay Jewelers for a short time and then ended up at JC Penney in the jewelry department, of course. Even though Carroll fussed about working at JC Penney she got up and went to work every day. She said being around people was her therapy. Being at JC Penney helped bring out a lot of Carroll’s warm personality. Soon after that her health became an issue and she had to retire. Even though she chose not to work, she didn’t retire from working in the kitchen. Carroll loved to cook. She always was cooking big meals, even though she was the only one in her home. We all reaped the benefits of leftovers, especially her daughter, Jocelyn and her brother Clint. No one, not even her daughter will be able to fill those shoes. Holidays and special occasions will never be the same and no more lunchtime leftovers for Jocelyn, just the memories. Carroll leaves to cherish her fond memories her children; Robert, Jr. (Tonya), Jocelyn, and Brian, her special grandchildren; Robert, III, Bianca, Cameron and Bryson, and the apple to her eyes, her great grandchildren; Cameron, II, KeShawyn and Izzabella Cotton, she also leaves to cherish her memory, her last living brother; Clinton Abrams, and a host of nieces and nephews to cherish her memory that she loved. Carroll will be missed by all that knew her. The family wants to extend their love and appreciation of prayers and condolence during this time. Carroll’s spirit lives within her family and she will never be forgotten. Until we meet again. Love you mom!
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