Mary Eva Pettit (Gray)'s Obituary
Ms. Mary Eva Pettit, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday morning, February 26, 2009 after a long battle with scleroderma. She was born January 14, 1947 in Flint, MI to Rev. Bernard and Doris (Cain) Churchill. Mrs. Pettit resided in the Eaton Rapids area while raising her family and had moved to Muskegon 2 years ago. She worked for Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte, MI for several years. SURVIVORS include 4 children, D. Wayne Gray of Dewitt, MI, Shane (Jessica) Gray of Union City, MI, Shannah (David) Shaver of Nashville, MI, Kris (Bill) McVicker of Portland, OR; 13 grandchildren; 1 brother, B. Michael (Tina) Churchill of San Antonio, TX; sister, Georgia Churchill of Muskegon; and her former husband and father of her children, Orville Gray. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Lillian Loveall; her parents; and a brother, Clarence “Butch” Churchill. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the First Wesleyan Church with Rev. Richard K. Bennett officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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