Claudette Holbrook

Claudette (Dery) Holbrook was born in Flint, Michigan, the ninth of nine children on February 12th, 1963, to Yvette and Ildege Dery. She was the baby that everyone adored-a fact that remained true for her entire life. She married and brought two wonderful children into the world: Lester and Chantel. Her aesthetic, love of people, work ethic, and perfectionist tendencies led her to become an excellent hairstylist and earned her the most loyal customers and friends. She took great pride in her work. She loved spending time with family and friends and especially her beloved husband, Ron. She enjoyed boating, gardening, crafts, and winning costume contests. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest pleasure.

She was a joy and a jokester. She had energy for days. She threw herself 100% into everything she did. She possessed a magical combination of enthusiasm, sweetness, and sass. This magic worked on children and adults alike. She was magnetic-her spirit of whimsy and fun drew people to her. Everyone who knew her can attest to this fact. She made children feel special, feel treasured, feel loved-you could see their faces alight with joy. Her network was wide, her fans, many. We all looked forward to her smile, her jokes, her hugs, and even those embarrassing butt pinches! This was true of family, of friends, and of coworkers. This was her magic-so special, so unique to her.

Claudette passed peacefully from this world on April 9th, 2020 under the care and comfort of her loving family following a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. Her strength and peace of mind during this difficult time stemmed from her faith as a born-again Christian. She is survived by: her husband, Ron; children Lester and Chantel (and husband, Casey), and her grandchildren: Silas, Dery, and Anna. She has seven surviving siblings: Pierre, Normand, Jocelyne, Marjolaine, Ghislain, Louise, and Jean Claude; and also her father, Ildege, and extended family too numerous to name. Her mother, Yvette, and brother, Alain, precede her in death. She was loved fiercely by all of them. Her family hopes that you will remember her life as she lived it-as a celebration. Funeral services and interment will be private for her family members. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Claudette Holbrook Memorial Fund via Go Fund Me. All proceeds will benefit The Rock Church.