She was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 1, 1937 to Jack and Dell Gilmore. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael John Maley, Sr. and parents Jack and Dell Gilmore.
She dedicated her life to loving her family and friends.
She is survived by 5 children, Michael John Maley, Jr.(deceased), Cheryl Ann Krusell, Carol Maley Price, Jack and Beth Maley, Alison Maley Rash; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Angie and Sam Moore, Jo and Jake Veenstra. She is also survived by a host of family and friends.