She was born in Detroit, MI on May 8, 1963 to Richard and Joyce Kleier.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Irene Kleier.
She is survived by her children, Krystal Layton and husband Russell, and Michael McDonnell and wife Andrea; two sisters, Denise and Sandra; a brother, Donald and wife Janice; grandchildren, Logan, Landon and Mia; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and one great-great niece and one great-great nephew; as well as numerous other family members and friends.