Kaye E. Ferris

Kaye E. Ferris obituary, Novi, MI

Kaye E. Ferris

Kaye Ferris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home on Mar. 7, 2022.
Kaye Elizabeth Ferris
March 14, 1955 – March 3, 2022
Beloved wife of Dewayne Ferris
Mother of Jessica (Brian Eckels) and Timothy Ferris
Treasured daughter of the late Dorothy and Leonard Cosby.
Loving sister of Katie Yando, Karen Mauldin and Kristine Baker.
Cousin to Edward & Jan Cosby, and Susan Patton
Cherished aunt of Aaron Mauldin, Stephanie Schachermeyer, Leonard Baker and Samantha Baker
Great-aunt of Sarah and Andrew Baker, the children of Leonard Baker and Jaime Baker
Great-aunt of Kylie Baker, daughter of Samantha Baker.
Great-aunt of Brandon, Alyssa and Taylor Mauldin, the children of Aaron Mauldin.
Great-aunt of Haley and Katlin, the children of Stephanie Schachermeyer.
Kaye was always there for her relatives when they needed it, lending a hand or an ear as needed.
Kaye was an active member of the Novi United Methodist Church, including singing in the choir, making banners and other decorations, and participating in serving food to the Cass Social Services ministry in Detroit. Her cheerful spirit, generosity and participation will be greatly missed.
Kaye was active in creative arts, including Tamari (Japanese thread balls), hand-made cards, embroidery, and needle craft.
Visitation with the friends and family of Kaye will be held in the narthex of the Novi United Methodist Church (NUMC), 41671 West Ten Mile, in Novi Michigan beginning at 10AM on Saturday March 12th.
The memorial service will follow, at 11AM, in the sanctuary of the NUMC.
After the memorial service, lunch will be served in the "Memorial Hall" of the NUMC. (Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend the lunch).
Instead of flowers, please consider donating to the operation & support of Novi United Methodist Church. or to the American Heart Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Larry & Chris Topalian

April 5, 2022

So very sorry, I just learned of your loss. Kay always had a smile and quick hello whenever she passed our house. Sending hugs to all of you.

Patti Lawler

March 8, 2022

Dewayne, Jessica and Tim ,
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss of Kaye a wonderful person. I am keeping your family in my prayers

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