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Aug
9
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marcellus VFW Post 4054
53550 Michigan 40, Marcellus, MI 49067
Emma Lucinda (Whitmyer) Underwood age 89 of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025 at 9:09 a.m surrounded by a few of her loving family members. Born on May 22, 1936, in Indiana. Emma was the beloved daughter of Emma Elizabeth Vickers and Melvin Whitmyer.
Emma's greatest joy was having her daughter Sandy, who was her "rock" and always by her by her side for countless days for so many years, day after day caring for her Emma, visiting, assisting, transporting, and comforting her until Emma's last breath. Emma was married to Robert James McClain for over 35 years, the father of her six children. Along side of Sandy was Randy Allen whom she was with for over 19 years, he never left her lonely side, doing all he could for her even with his health not being 100%. Randy loved Emma with all his heart.
Emma was a devoted mother leaving behind a legacy of love with her six children: Robert James McClain, Jr; Ralph Douglas McClain; Cindy Sue McClain; Cathy Lynn Bainbridge; Sandra Ann Wilkins, all of Marcellus, and Jeffery James McClain of FL.
A women of deep faith, quiet strength, and heart rooted in kindness. She enjoyed life's simple pleasures- spending time with her family, cooking, crafting, dancing, and sharing countless cherished moments with her many grand and great- grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Fairview Living Center for the compassionate care and support during Emma's time there.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Emma on Saturday August 9, 2025 beginning at 2:00pm until 5:00pm. A luncheon will be served at the Marcellus VFW Post 4054. 53550 M-40 Marcellus, MI 49067
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Emma's guestbook and/or share a memory with her family.
The Underwood family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. 269-679-5622.
129 S Grand St P.O. Box 417, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marcellus VFW Post 4054
53550 Michigan 40, Marcellus, MI 49067