Carrie Lumina

Carrie Lynn Lumina, age 61, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, in the loving presence of family and friends. She is now at peace in the arms of our creator.

Her unexpected diagnosis of AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in September 2020 deterred her golf plans in Door County, but she was determined to beat the odds. Carrie inspired everyone with her bravery and resolve as she endured a tough treatment journey.

Carrie was born on August 11, 1959, the daughter of James R. and Virginia (Beale) Lumina.  While growing up in Monona, she shared so many fun times with her siblings and friends.  She excelled in athletics and had a memorable track career at Monona Grove High School, graduating in 1977.

Upon completing her Dental Hygiene degree in 1979, Carrie began an impressive 40+ year career, and most recently, worked for Dental Health Associates. She was popular with her patients and dedicated to her profession.

Carrie was a character and never let any grass grow under her feet!  She always had Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C!   Whether she was golfing, playing pickleball, tending to family needs, or working her second job at Woodman’s (for fun!), Carrie was happily busy!  Obtaining a degree from UW-Madison was on her bucket list.  Determined, she attended classes part-time for seven years and proudly graduated in December 1996 with a BS degree in Geography.

Her sense of humor, laugh, and love of old Saturday Night Live skits are pieces of Carrie we treasure.  She was generous to a fault with her nieces and nephews and was always their biggest advocate.

Left behind to mourn her loss include her mother, brothers John (Barb), Jim, and Joe Lumina; her life partner, Randall Schott; nieces and nephews-Cory Dyer, Natasha Rundle, Tanya Eno, Jerad Lumina, and Adam Lumina; great-nieces and nephews;  Aunts Gloria Lumina Accardo, Lola Beale Cator, and Yvonne Pedracine Beale; a multitude of cousins, many incredible friends, and her fur baby, Shali.

Carrie was welcomed into heaven by her father, step-father (Joe Meitner), sisters, Nancy (Dyer) and Rosemary (died in infancy), a host of extended family (including a special cousin, Sandy), and her beloved dog, Yuka.

A memorial service will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 11:00 am.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 9:30 am until the time of service.  The burial will take place at Middleton Junction Cemetery.

Carrie was dearly loved and that was evident in the care she received in her final hours.  With gratitude, we thank Barb W., Nancy D., Tammy T., and all others for their visits, kindness, and prayers of support.  There are angels among us.  In addition, we would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their at-home visits and Dr. Nadiminti and his amazing staff at UW Carbone Cancer Center.

We will all miss you, but memories of you will help us to “Carrie” on.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Services

3610 Speedway Road

(608) 238-3434