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Ella Mae Ford
Apr 14, 2016
Ella Mae Ford was born May 7, 1939, to Jethrow and Lillie Washington, in Deckerville, Arkansas as the oldest of nine children. She relocated to Lansing, Michigan in the late 1950s where she met and married the love of her life, Julius "Harry" Ford. Ella worked for the Lansing School District before retiring in 1995 with 30 years...
James L. Ratliff
Apr 12, 2016
Memorial service will be held for Mr. James L. Ratliff on Saturday, April 30th, 12:00pm at Pentecostals of East Lansing, 16262 Chandler Road, East Lansing, Michigan. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Kay Ann Aubrey
Apr 12, 2016
Ms. Kay Ann Aubrey was born on January 22, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Rev. Gail and Verna Wilkins. Kay was the oldest of eleven children. She graduated from Muskegon Heights High School, then met and married Othis Aubrey, Jr. and from this union borne eight children. Later, Kay relocated to Lansing, Michigan here she furthered...
Sarah Elaine Boyd
Apr 9, 2016
Sarah Elaine Boyd was born on September 5, 1984 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Anthony K. Sr. and Diane S. Boyd. She graduated from Beekman Center, Lansing, Michigan. She enjoyed singing, playing video games, loved Barbie dolls and Disney movies. She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Marion Wigg; Great-grandmother, Esther Hayine; and aunt, Mary E. Chaney. Sarah...
Charles Andrew Terrell
Apr 5, 2016
Charles Andrew Terrell, Jr. , was born to the union of the late Charlie Andrew and Leola Caine Terrell in Blairstown, Louisiana on June 5, 1942. He dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and received his education from East Baton Rouge Parish Public School, then later went to serve in the United States Army. During...
John Otis Horton
Apr 3, 2016
John "Johnny" Otis Horton was born November 20, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois. He was the son of Van Horton and Velma White.
In 1969, he married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia Ann Watts in Lansing, Michigan. During this union they had three daughters. John loved classic cars, fishing, jazz and...
Ronnie Hudson
Apr 2, 2016
Ronnie "Hutnut" Hudson was born on December 8, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan. He is the youngest child of Willie and Dorothy Hudson. As a young man, Ronnie accepted Christ as his Savior with Friendship Baptist Church where he remained a member.
Ronnie received a formal...
Roberta Peterson
Mar 27, 2016
Roberta Peterson was born on September 15, 1949 to the Union of Jack and Annie Bell Lewis in Gallion, Alabama. Â Roberta was one of thirteen children who received her formal education through the Marengo County Educational System in Linden Alabama. In 1983, Roberta was blessed, and joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Tommie L. Peterson. Â This union was...
Betty Jean Floyd
Mar 26, 2016
Betty Jean Floyd was born on April 7, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to Sammie and Viola Gulledge. In 1976, she attended Lincoln High School. She received her Nursing Assistant Certificate from Ypsilanti Vocation Program. She was employed by Van Buren Convalescence Center as a Nurse's Aide. Betty accepted Christ at an early age and attended Pleasant Valley Methodist...
Gertrude Markham
Mar 26, 2016
Gertrude Truvillion Markham was born May 29, 1930 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Ben Truvillion and Pearlie (Clinton) Truvillion. She received her early education in the Brookhaven Separate School System and Alexander High School. Gertrude married the late George Markham and that union was blessed with two sons, Melvin and Calvin Markham of Lansing, Michigan. Gertrude enjoyed a long...
Miyo Matsumoto Porche`
Mar 24, 2016
Memorial service for Miyo Matsumoto Porche`will be held Wednesday, May 18th 10:30 A.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 19975 Woodward Avenue, Detroit< Michigan. Following the internment, those in attendance are cordially invited to a shared meal at: Peking House 215 S. Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Donations may be shared to the Michigan State University (MSU) Asian Pacific American (APA) Studies...
Martha Eugenia Mitchell
Mar 22, 2016
Memorial service will be held for Mrs. Martha Eugenia Mitchell on May 6th in East Lansing, Michigan, please contact Mr. Mitchell will more information at 248.462.0091. Graveside service will be held Monday, May 9th, 2:30P.M. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan, 48442. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
Gloria Jean Kirkbride
Mar 19, 2016
Ms. Gloria Jean Kirkbride will lie in repose Monday, March 21st, 3-6pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph St. Lansing, MI. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 22nd, 11am at Riley Funeral Home. Memories and condolence may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com . Contributions to Herbert Herman Cancer Center at Sparrow Hospital.
Rebecca Jo Carlice-Deloof
Mar 17, 2016
Memorial services will be held for Ms. Rebecca Jo Carlice-DeLoof on Saturday, March 26th, 1:30pm at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI. Family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com .
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