Mrs. Jettie B. Threadgill's Obituary
Jettie B. Coulter was born in 1934 in Odgen , Arkansas to Jewell Gibson and Nettie Coulter. In 1951 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Otis Threadgill Jr. They relocated from Odgen, Arkansas and moved to Muskegon Heights, Michigan To their union 4 daughters were born (Patricia Ann; Cynthia Ann; Theresa Ann and Benita Ann).
Jettie accepted Christ at an early age and was reared in the tenants of the southern Baptist faith. After she relocated to Michigan, Jettie elected to convert to Catholicism in the mid 50’s and joined Sacred Heart, where she has remained as a faithful and active servant.
Jettie, along with her husband and other families (the Jacksons, Gills, Ehlers, Cunningham’s, Father Sheehy and Father LaGoe) were among a key group of citizens instrumental in the formation of the Interfaith Council that was integral in changing race relations in Muskegon County in the late 60’s and early 70’s.
Jettie started a career as a Nurses’ Assistant with Mercy Hospital, honoring that role for many year. She also enjoyed sewing (doing so both professionally and for family and friends). Also among her many talents was her love and skill of gardening and cooking!!
Jettie also worked within the Muskegon Heights Community School District as a parental volunteer throughout her children’s attendance and beyond. Additionally, she channeled her charitable efforts to the March of Dimes, the VFW and the Elks Lodge. Jettie proudly held the distinction and honor as serving both as Lay Minister and Alter Society member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is and will be sorely missed.
Jettie was pre-deceased by her grandparents, (maternal and paternal), her parents, her husband, Otis Threadgill Jr., and 4 siblings (Justine Walker, Helen Griggs, Percy Coulter and Ethel Walker). She is survived by 2 siblings (Charles Gibson and Gloria Jean Gibson), 4 daughters Patricia Bennett, Cynthia Aikens (Charlie); Theresa Miller (Lawrence) and Benita Threadgill; along with 5 grandchildren (Philip, Sylvia and Victoria Lloyd) along with (Erica and Jordin Miller); her long time cherished & loving companion, Mr. Roosevelt Hines; her godson (Michael Glover); her very dear friends, Barbria Jackson & Eddie Beal and others that she adored like her own children (David and Lyndah Glover, Sr., Tamara Miller & Judy Todd-Ginyard, Michael, Joe, Ozell, Andrew, Carol & Marie Parham); along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Antony Britto presiding. Entombment will take place in St. Mary’s Mausoleum. VISITATION will be from 2-8 PM Thursday at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., (231) 759-8565, with the Rosary prayed at 6:30 PM. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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