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Lily McColeman Obituary

Lily Mae McColeman, age 83, of Warren, entered Heaven's Gate on March 8, 2013. Born on May 25, 1929 in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Deborah (Paul) Dougherty, Mark, Patricia (Gus) Metrusias, Kimberly (Matthew) Yee, Michele Boczkowski, Sandra Liebau, Donna Badia, Lisa McColeman. She was also blessed with 22 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday March 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Chuch, 3655 N. Squirrell Rd., Auburn Hills. Pastor Gary Hunley Officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday at the church from 4-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Reflections may be shared with the family by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks- Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Mar. 10, 2013.

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Donna Badia

March 12, 2013

Mom, I know you are happy where you are and I am happy for you. You were a classy lady and someday, I know, I will be with you again. Until then...keep Mark and Dad in line. :)

Donna Tolbert-Summers

March 12, 2013

May you rest in peace Aunt Lee. I have very fond memories of you to cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

kristina krispin

March 12, 2013

grandma i miss so much already..i cant believe ur gone!! but i kno ur in a better place now with papa and mark!! i love u so much and so does jordan!!

Leonard and Vickie Parent

March 11, 2013

We're asking God to send His comfort and peace to the family and friends of Lily McColeman.

Kim, Matt, Matthew, Tyler and Courtney, you are in our prayers today, tomorrow and in the coming days. Kim, we didn't have the privilege of knowing your mom, but know we would have loved her, because we love you. A bit of her has to be in each of you.

Thank you, Lily, for giving us our friend Kim, and being an influence in the lives of her family.

Connie Giacalone

March 11, 2013

Lisa thinking of you and your family at this time of sadness. My prayers are with you.

Terrie Tolliver

March 11, 2013

Please accept my sympathy for your loss during this time.

Denise and Doug Schank

March 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prays are with your family.

Tracy Amormino

March 11, 2013

Rest in peace Ms McColeman you will be missed.... Tracy,Jeffrey,Justin

March 11, 2013

forever in our hearts love you mom

Purchasing Team SJPHS

March 11, 2013

We are all very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

lisa mccoleman

March 11, 2013

i will miss you mom!

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