Sophie R. Donley Lansing, Michigan Obituary

Sophie R. Donley

Sophie R. Donley Lansing Age 84, our loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma was called home to her Lord on March 20, 2020. Born September 30, 1935 in Poth, Texas, but grew up in St. Johns, MI. Sophie retired from Oldsmobile/GM as a systems analyst after 25 years of service. She was an active member of St. Gerard Church for over 58 years. She loved to cook and provide for everyone. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Bruce L. Donley; 2 children, Vicki (Thomas) Tebeau and Mark (Julie) Donley; 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Amber) Tebeau, Scott (Ruth) Tebeau, Sophia (Matthew) Walker, and Nicholas Donley; step-granddaughter, Desiree (Scott) Thomas; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Emily Reed, and Bobbie Sebastian; many other family members and friends. Sophie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary & Jessie Hernandez; sisters, Janice Corey and Delia Villa; brother, Fred Hernandez. Memorial Funeral LIturgy is 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 10, 2020 at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W. Willow, Lansing, Michigan 48917 with Fr. John P. Klein presiding. Private burial was held March at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Gerard or the Eaton Community Palliative Care in memory of Sophie. Arrangements by Tiffany Funeral Home. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com
September 30, 1935 - March 20, 202009/30/193503/20/2020
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Pat Fitzner-Schneider
September 6, 2020
Bruce, remembering Sophia as you and I went through RCIA together. I alway felt she was my friend and greatly enjoyed talking to her. I know you are heartsick with her great loss. Pat Schneider.
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Juli Schray
September 1, 2020
I was just thinking of Sophie, and decided to search for a way to contact her family. I did her hair for over 20 years. I absolutely loved chatting and laughing with her every 4 weeks! She spoke SO HIGHLY of all her grandkids, I felt like I really knew them! So thankful ... Continue Reading
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