Mary Ellen Coy

Mary Ellen Coy, age 89, of Maple Forest Twp, MI passed away peacefully at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Mary was born on October 18, 1935 to John and Helena (Carter) Millard in Maple Valley Twp. While holding the title as family matriarch she wore many other hats over the years as well. She was a chairman of the Friends of Hartwick Pines, served on the Maple Forest Twp Board and the Planning and Zoning Board of Crawford County. She also worked as the Crawford County treasurer of the Historical Society. Mary was also the longtime owner/operator of Mary's Corner Book Swap and Lady Slipper Gifts in Downtown Grayling. 

When it came to Mary's personal interests, she loved to read, go to Broadway shows, and loved concerts. Where Mary was, there was usually a book or a kindle close by. She looked forward every year to going and seeing the Trans-Siberian Orchestra with her family as a way to kick off the holidays. She truly loved her family and the time that she got to spend with them while making memories.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Jerrene Bramble and Janelle (Tim) Legg; grandchildren, Aimee Tripolites, Michelle (David) Shaw, Glenn (Kayla) Cousins, and Michael (Melissa) Cousins; step-granddaughter, Kelly Hill; great-grandchildren, Harmonie, Ada, Antonio, Miguel, and Veralee; and her nephew Paul Kraus along with many other nieces and nephews surviving. 

Mary is preceded in death by her husband William Coy, both parents, a great-grandson, all brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 11:00 AM until the beginning of funeral service at 1:30 PM with Pastor Scott Hoffer officiating at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. A luncheon will be announced following the service. Interment will take place in the spring of 2025 at Maple Forest Twp Cemetery in Frederic, MI. 

The funeral service will be LIVE broadcast on Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 1:25 PM

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Mary can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Condolences can be shared with Mary's family at www.sorensonlockwood.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.