MADISON - Barbara Jean Carey, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. She was born on July 18, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond and Jeannette (Grosse) Carey.

Barbara graduated from Edgewood High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Barbara worked as a program assistant for Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services, retiring in 2002.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sharon A. (Russ) Walsvik; two grandchildren, Eric (Kayla) Walsvik and Curtis Walsvik; great-grandson, Easton Walsvik; brother, Tom Carey; niece, Linda Carey; and nephew, Matthew (Lisa) Carey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Jeannette; two nephews, Michael Carey and Mark Carey; and niece, Lori Dudman.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Barbara J. Carey

July 18, 1943 - February 18, 2022

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