Vivian Makley, age 84, of Woodland, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

 

Vivian was born June 28, 1937 in Williamston to Kenneth and Evelyn Jean (McClelland) Ackley.  She married Vernon Makley on June 6, 1954, and they lived in the Woodland area their entire 67 years of marriage. Vivian worked all her life at several different places.  She loved her job at Michigan department of Social Service. She was a clerical supervisor for several years.  After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, Cooking and baking and hosting party's.

 

Vivian will be dearly missed by her; husband Vernon, children Danny (Rochelle) Makley, Rick (Patty) Makley and Tammy (Steve) Allerding, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, siblings Phyllis (Ron) Fowler, Marv (Sharon) Ackley, Gary (Sharon) Ackley and Butch (Diana) Ackley, special sister in law Melva Shook,along with many nieces and nephews.  

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Michael Makley, mother in law Genevieve Makley and father in law Guy Makley.

 

The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at both Woodlawn Meadows and Elara Caring Hospice for the excellent care they gave Vivian.

 

A Celebration of Vivian's Life will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on June 4, 2022 at 1pm.

 

Memorial contributions can be given in Vivian's name to Elara Caring Hospice.