Nina Joyce Thrower's Obituary
Nina J. Thrower, age 62, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Trinity Health-Muskegon Campus. She was born October 20, 1962 to Richard and Earline (Barnes) Morgan, in Muskegon, MI. She remained a lifelong resident of the area. Nina was a 1980 graduate of Muskegon High School and went on to work as a CNC https://Machinist.She was a devoted/hard worker who loved her coworkers. Nina had a very strong personality that many confused with being mean, however, she was just a realist. Nina worked for companies such as Gerber, L3 Communications, Bosch/ Diesel Tech, Haworth and Howmet Aerospace. She retired after over 40 years of employment. For over 30 years, Nina dedicated her time and efforts to being a faithful member and usher, serving as head usher for many years, at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church.
Nina married the love of her life, Lloyd Thrower, on October 28,1995. They spent 30 loving years making memories together. Nina loved her family dearly and enjoyed making sure others felt loved and cared for. She was known as the “Muskegon High School Mom,” she took care of her football and basketball family. Nina was an avid reader who enjoyed getting lost in a good book, baking with love and shopping with a keen sense of style. She was one to make sure everyone was taken care of and would often give money and never hesitated to purchase things herself. She was known as a person you could talk to and trust, without judgement being passed, but she would also get you together. She believed in showing up on time, prepared, and with purpose. Being early wasn’t just a habit, it was a reflection of her respect for others and a practice that she modeled. If you were lucky enough to have known her, you were loved by her.
Nina is survived by her husband, Lloyd Thrower, 2 sons Rashard (Whitney) Thrower and Deshaun Thrower; God given Daughter, Sherlundra Ellis; God-children, William Murchison Jr. Mareeco Cook, Shauna Mattox, Tamira (Carl) Davis, Antionne Beasley Jr., Adrianna Boganey, Z’niyah Bailey, Sierra Rocha, Jordan Waire, Christian Turner, and Khiren Guy; Bonus grand-children, Kynadi M. Riley, Myles A. Ragland, Kamylle Kennedy, Twins Nia & Nya Raglin-Davis, and Londynn Thompson; 1 aunt, Brenda Barnes; 3 sister-in-laws, Geraldine Butler, Belinda (Glenn) Humphrey and Patricia (George) Fields; 6 nieces, Shania (Kevin), Twins Nikia and Shania, Shaunteka (Joey), Toi, and Crystal (Henry); 5 nephews, Keenan (Crystal), Glenn, Morgan, Jamond, and Jolin (Tammi); great- nieces, Jasmine, Heaven, Takia, Aniyha, Janiyah, Lyrik, Aaliyah, Kyla, Raziya, Crysta, Taclara, Anna, Justice, and Maat; great-nephews, Glenn Jr., Darien, Jairyn, Antionne Jr., D’Avery, Tylin, Bryshon, Tori, Jayvon, and many great-great nieces and great- great nephews who brought great joy to her later years. God-mothers, Juanita Jones and Dorothy Watt; 2 god-sisters, Marjorie (Kenneth) Cook, and April Ross; 1 god-brother, Pastor Arthur (Ardena) Duren, special cousins Tesa Griffin and Hazel Roberson; special friends; Sabrina (Rod) Melton, Cynthia Williams,and Darlene Cunningham.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents; Richard Morgan Sr. and Earline (Barnes) Morgan; Step Father, Johnny Gibson, brother, Richard Morgan Jr.; grandmothers; Lucille (McKinley) Cole and Alley B. Morgan; grandfathers, Robert Barnes and James Morgan; Big Mama, Albertha Hill; mother-in-law, Elsie Thrower; father-in-law, Lloyd Thrower;Godmother, Mary Alice McKinley and Yvonne Ross; aunts, Joann Smith and Versie Griffin; uncles, Edward Barnes, Walker Hill, and Waymar Hill; Great aunts, Callie Henderson, Hazel Morgan Landingham, and Grace Flowers; great uncles, Henry Harvey, Elijah Campbell, McKinley Morgan, and Harold Morgan; great niece, Nakia Jones, and god-son, Quinton Miller; beloved neighbors, Mary Gray, Deloris Glover, Barbara Collins, Mother Needie Terry, Mr. Richard Holmes, and Betty Booker.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, 5pm-8pm, at The Lee Chapel of Systema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. A Funeral Service for Nina will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11am, at Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church, 412 E. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Please visit the family’s online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com.
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