Marene Wiley
1943 - 2022
Marene Wiley
1943 - 2022
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BORN
1943
DIED
2022
Marene Wiley Obituary
WILEY, Mrs. Marene-age 78, of Flint, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Thursday, February 3, 2022 with a 10:30am family hour at Sheldon T Banks Funeral Chapel, 3021 S Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48507. Calling hours are 1:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel. The final resting place for Mrs. Wiley will be Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Mt. Morris, MI.
Ms. Marene “Duck” Wiley was born April 27, 1943 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the daughter of Icy Mae and Charlie Wiley.
She was a resident of Mt. Morris, Michigan and a member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church since 1972, and served on the Mission Society. She graduated from Peak High School in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. After relocating to Michigan, she gained employment with Buick City, a division of General Motors and retired in 1990 after several years of service. She was a member of UAW Local 599. She loved attending church, shopping, gardening, playing the lottery and traveling. “Duck” as she was lovingly called was a great mother who loved and took great care of her family especially her grandchildren. She had a real love for her Bates Road family where she resided since 1967.
Marene “Duck” Wiley leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Collier (Christopher) Hill of Flint, MI and Le’Kiva Hill of Sandy Springs, GA; goddaughter, Jolena Sims of Flint, MI; 2 stepsons, Leavon (Carol) Hill of AZ and Leon Hill of CA; 8 grandchildren, Jasmin Thornton, DeShon Allen, BreShondra Henry, Kevondra Hill, Kalimah, Khadeejah, Khaalidah and Kasaam Wali; 4 great grandchildren, C’Mareyah Polk, Kaylah and Kyah Wali, ZaCarri Polk; brother, Calvin (Lavern) Wiley of TX; 3 sisters, Corrine Perry of Arkadelphia, AR, Pearl Wiley of IL and Gwen Wheatley of TX; son-in-law, Kevin Lane of Flint, MI; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins including special cousin, Rose of Flint, MI; several friends, including Sis. Allen, Gwen Henley and Clara Price.
Marene “Duck” Wiley was preceded in death by her husband, Levinest Hill; daughter, Thelia Evette Lane; great grandson, Amir Duncan; parents, Icy Mae and Charlie Wiley; sister, Mary Ellen Hale; brother, Charlie Wiley; son-in-law, Joe Sims; and brother-in-law, Bill Perry.
The family would like to express special thanks to McLaren Hospice, her daughter Collier Hill, and granddaughter BreShondra Henry for the special care given to our beloved “Duck.”
Lekiva Hill
February 20, 2022
I LOVE YOU MOMMA.. SEEMS LIKE U ARE STILL HERE. I KEEP FINDING MYSELF TRYING TO CALL YOU AND TELL THINGS. THEN I GET THE AWFUL MEMORY OF YOU NOT BEING ON THIS EARTH WITH ME.❤❤
Denese Spann
February 3, 2022
My Deepest Sympathy My Prayers Are With The Family Denese Spann a Friend of Miss Marene Wiley
PAMELA PRICE
February 3, 2022
With our deepest sympathy and sadness for a wonderful person, Marene. You will be missed. You were truly love. I will continue to pray for you and the family. This is a very sad day. But Jehovah knows our hearts and will comfort us in our time of need. Sincerely, Pamela Price, Simmone Price, Antwan Price, Eddie Matthews, Dominique Price, Mariea Price and Isabella Price.
Clara Price
February 3, 2022
With the deepest sympathy because we care! Our prayers are with the family.
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Dorothy & Billy Boyce
February 3, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Patricia Boyce-Johnson
February 3, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Martha Allen
February 2, 2022
My condolences to the Wiley family.
Claretta Newborn
February 2, 2022
Sending Condolences to the family.
Trina Moss Gates
February 2, 2022
You were a part of the village that helped raise all of the girls and boys on Bates Road. Thanks for showing us love as if we were your own children..Tang and Kiva we love you all and offer our sincere condolences to you and your extended family. Rest well In God’s care. The Moss Family
Tika Logan Tyson
February 1, 2022
Growing up next door; you were a constant in our young lives. I will always remember you sitting on your porch, enjoying the day. Tang and Kiva, I understand this pain and will pray for you and your families. Love on one another and hold each other up now and each day ahead.
Helen Pruitt
February 1, 2022
Rest In Peace my dear cousin. Thank God for granting us one last conversation before he called you home. Prayers for the family. Love, Helen Pruitt.
Jasmin Thornton
February 1, 2022
I’m going to miss you so much granny ! It hurts so bad to lose sick a strong woman like yourself! Goodbye sounds so final so I’ll just say see you later love Jess
Natalie Williams
January 30, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this this time of need and forever keep you in his grace.
Virginia Heller
January 29, 2022
Marene will surely be missed she has been our neighbor for many years and we will miss saying hello to her. We will be praying for her family. God bless.
Laurence and Virginia Heller and family.
Sherrie Hendrix Jackson
January 29, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family! Love and cherish her memories❤
Mariesol Morrow
January 28, 2022
“A silent thought, a secret tear,
Keeps your memory ever dear.
Time eases the edge of grief,
Memory turns back every leaf.“
Praying for the family.
Natosha Williams
January 28, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sheila Hawkins
January 28, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
New Jerusalem F.G.B.C.
January 28, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Murlean Wiley
January 27, 2022
Praying for our family
Vivian Wiley
January 27, 2022
My heartfelt condolences are extended to the family at a time when words are hard to find, but love and care are deeply felt.
Your cousin Vivian
Calvin & Laverne Wiley
January 27, 2022
What I do thou knowest not now, but thou shall know in the hereafter. John 14:7 The Lord is my light and my salvation. psalms 27 Remember these words to bring comfort. I will miss you sis. Family stay encouraged. Calvin and Laverne Wiley
Gwendolyn Wheatley
January 27, 2022
My prayers are with all the family. Marene will be missed. My sister may be gone in body but will always be with us in spirit. No more pain sis. Rest in peace. All my love to the family. Gwen Wheatley and family
Sherrel Wiley Hendrix
January 27, 2022
May God give comfort and strength to the family
Karen Bragg Lay
January 26, 2022
Prayers to my Wiley/Hill Family. Aunt Duck will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the fun times and memories in our lives.
Karen “Ree” Bragg Lay and Family
Richard Taylor
January 26, 2022
God's blessings to family and friends
Carolyn Buckley
January 26, 2022
My Condolences and Prayers to Cousin Ducks Children, Grand Children and The Wiley Family , may She Rest In Peace ❤
Kristine Smith
January 26, 2022
You was my second Mom throughout my childhood and teenage years your Love was unconditional your light was always shining Bright as your Smile and your comical personality kept me laughing you will truly be missed. Your impact was insurmountable measure of Joy God and Peace. Thank you for bringing me closer to God with your teachings and dedication to New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church. Tang Kiva KiVondra Family my heart aches but my Faith will show me the way I pray for your strength I pray that the Love around you’ll will give you comfort. Love you’ll
Kris and Family
January 25, 2022
To the Wiley family Cousin Duck always had me laughing. She will be missed.I use to visit her in Beecher all the time. Her granddaughter Vondra was my baby.Tang and family my prayers are with your family. Love cousin Deb Edson. Duck is up in heaven messing with pookie.
Murlean Wiley
January 24, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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