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Emma Y. "Wannie" Gary
Born: 6/3/1930
Died: 1/5/2014
Age: 83
Community: Flint, MI
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GARY, Emma Y. “Wannie” (Markee) – of Flint, she was 83 years young, passed away January 5, 2014 at Regency of Grand Blanc. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at South Flint Church of the Nazarene, 4075 E. Atherton Rd., Burton; Rev. Donald Frey officiating. Cremation will take place after the service. Visitation will be 12-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. On Tuesday, visitation will be at the church from 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Flint Church of the Nazarene.
Wannie was born in Flint, MI on June 3, 1930, daughter of the late Alvy E. and Louise V. (Gabriel) Markee. She attended South Flint Church of the Nazarene. Because of her love of music, she started playing the piano at the age of nine for the church and many quartets. Wannie graduated from Flint Tech with honors. While working at Trojan Laundry, she met Amos and they got married on August 26, 1950, he preceded her in death on January 14, 2008. Through her life, Wannie worked at Chevrolet, Day Brothers Hardware and U of M Flint. She enjoyed roses, gardening and renovating the Perry farmhouse, while raising three children. After chores were done Wannie enjoyed shopping and having her hair done by Jim Mason at his salon in Grand Blanc.
Wannie is survived by her children, Yvonne (Robert) Atkinson, Sharon (Michael) Martin, Keith (Debbi) Gary; grandchildren, Chad Rodgers, Anthony (Amy) Rodgers, Jeslyn (David) Gordon, Nicole (Brandon) Garrett, Bryan (Melisa) Martin, Brooke (Kyle) Wagner, Breanne (Mat) Rose and Brittany Gary; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Atkinson, Morgan and Mason Rodgers, Thomas Rodgers, Alex and Brianna Gordon, Emaleigh and Micaela Garrett, Archer and Auralia Martin, Jacob Wagner; siblings, James (Delores), Norma Jean Key, Donald (Alice), David (Sue) and Judy Jones; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Bud Key and Fred Jones; nephew, Dennis Key. Wannie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of their family and friends for their support and prayers.
Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.
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| 2-4 & 6-8 pm Monday; 10-11 am Tuesday @ church |
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1/14/2014 |
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11:00 AM |
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South Flint Church of the Nazarene
4075 E. Atherton Rd.
Burton, MI Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Donald Frey |
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