Carolyn (Fredrickson) Cody
IRON MOUNTAIN Carolyn (Fredrickson) Cody, 85, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at her home.
She was born on Dec. 28, 1935, in Detroit, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Spisak) Fredrickson. She was a graduate of Birmingham High School.
Her parents divorced when she was 11 years old, and she lived with many different family friends the following years, always forever grateful for their kindness.
Carolyn’s first job was in Cleveland at the age 15, selling tickets by herself at a downtown movie theatre. Her first purchase was a Brownie Camera she placed on layaway. Later, she worked for Aluminum Model Toy Co. in Detroit.
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