Leatrice L. Mollien

Leatrice Louise Mollien [Blackall] [Reames], passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Schubert, Larry (Jean) Reames, Marci (Peter) Carlberg and Paul Reames; special nephew, Greg Feutz; grandchildren, Jamie (Jerry) Murray, Penny (Sean) Johnson, Chris Reames, Alex Carlberg, Sam Carlberg and Cate Carlberg; great grandchildren, Andy Schubert, Nicklas Murray, Aaron Johnson and Kaitlyn Johnson. Also surviving are two sisters, June Medendorp and Earlene Ferrante; brother-in-law, Gary (Carolyn) Reames and sister-in-law, Judy Reames; many nieces, nephews and special friends. Lea was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and 3 sisters. Lea was a mother to many as she volunteered for the Coachmen Drum and Bugle Corps and Forte Winter Guard. She loved to travel and explore different parts of this country. She took many adventures with her children and friends. As an adult, she worked for Michigan Bulb Co. for over forty years. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan (unless they were "Jerkies"). She loved to go bowling and listen to live Jazz music. She rarely missed her favorite soap opera, Days of our Lives. Lea would look forward to Friday night dinners with her family whom she adored. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A time of visitation will take place at Reyers North Valley Chapel on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 4-8 pm. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 11 am with a time of visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Please consider a memorial contribution in Lea's name to: Faith Hospice (2100 Raybrook St. SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546) or the American Diabetes Association (P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312).