Patricia Ann Lively

Patricia Ann Lively obituary

Patricia Ann Lively

Patricia Lively Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Obituary of Patricia Ann Lively

August 8, 1946 - September 25, 2025

Patricia Ann Lively. Age 79 of Ypsilanti.

Beloved wife of the late David L. Camblin. Loving sister of Audree (Patrick) Tierney and the late Randee Vierk. Dearest aunt of Katherine (Joshua) Fritz, Stephen (Christy) Vierk and Matthew (Erica) Vierk. Dear step-daughter of Janet Lively. Also survived by 2 great nephews, 1 great niece and brother-in-law Michael Vierk. Preceded in death by her father Zenis Lively and her mother Mary Jane Peterson.

Memorial contributions in honor of Patricia Ann Lively are appreciated to the American Cancer Society.

Family Tribute ~

Patricia graduated from Scaffer High School in Southgate, MI and had a successful career as a social worker for the State of Michigan for 43 years.

Her hobbies included painting, traveling the world and she was most proud of her time in the Peace Corps.

Patricia was a kind and giving person. She hosted 7 foreign exchange students, and while she battled NETs cancer for 16 years, she made sure to volunteer in an experimental drug program to help others with NETs.

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Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate Chapel

14032 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195

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