Mabel I. Wilson

Mabel I. Wilson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Community. Mabel was born on October 9, 1928 to Walter and Mabel (Gray) Furlong. On May 14, 1950 she married Neil Wilson, and they lived their entire life in the Lake Odessa area. She attended the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Mabel worked at the Lakewood High School cafeteria for 25 years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and crafting, but mostly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She and Neil visited each state within the continental United States, most often in their motor home. Mabel is survived by her children, David Wilson, Sheryl (Mark) Remington, Lisa Wilson, and Kathi Marine; grandchildren, Crystal (Matt) Tuffy, Tim Wilson, Michelle (AJ) Robison, Dan Mazei, Emily Wilson, Rebecca, Kristen and Nick Marine, and Corey (Owen) McCloskey. Mabel also had four great grandchildren, Auden Robison, Hunter McCloskey, and twins, Grace and Isobel Tuffy. She is also survived by two brothers, Richard Furlong and Russ (Irene) Furlong; and sisters-in-law, Sandie Furlong and Ingrid Wilson. For the past 3 ½ years, Mabel's family also included the entire staff at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Neil, in 2005; her parents; two brothers; and many other dear loved ones. Visitation for Mabel will be at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Wednesday, April 15 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, or Barry County Transit. Visitation April 15, 2009 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service April 16, 2009 11:00 AM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Interment Thursday April 16 2009 Woodland Memorial Park Velte Rd. Woodland, MI