|
|
1929 - 2014
Rayleen Mae Burgess, age 84 of Greenville, died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born September 13, 1929 in Donald, WA, the daughter of Raymond and Ruby (Miller) Kiehl. Rayleen was a very active member of the Greenville First United Methodist Church, where she served as a Stephen Minister, as a member of the Esther Circle, and as a vital part of the United Methodist Women ministry. She volunteered many hours at Green Acres Retirement Living. She was formerly employed at both the Gibson Refrigerator Company and Meijer stores. She loved her family, and particularly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Burgess, in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Kiehl; and sister, Martha Shaul. Rayleen is survived by her children, Rayleen Myers of Arizona, Robert (Kathy) Shriber of Escanaba, Kenneth (Rhonda) Shriber of Lansing, Rebecca McCoy of Lansing, Beverly Van Hoose of Greenville, and Robert (Gayla) Burgess of Greenville; 19 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Jane Charlton of Estacada, OR; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Greenville First United Methodist Church, Rev. Donald Spachman officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church.
|
|
There are currently 7 condolences.
Laurel Martin William & Lori Faber
Wednesday August 20, 2014 at
8:06 PM
|
We will be very saddened by not seeing Rayleen at Green Acres..She befriended my Mother Laurel & picked her up faithfully to take her to Bingo on Fridays at Green Acres. We loved her very much even though it was not a very long time that we knew her..She was a peach of a person & cared very deeply for the elderly!! We will miss her so much!!
|
| |
Lisa Vos
Sunday August 17, 2014 at
1:45 PM
|
Rayleen was an amazing person! My dad still talks about the hot air balloon that they went up in together. He had a great time and so did she. He smile always lite up our life, she will be missed very much! God please bless her family and give comfort to all of them.
|
| |
Candace (Jaehnig) Larkin
Friday August 15, 2014 at
7:27 PM
|
Bev, Bob and Gayla, I was so sorry to hear about Rayleen. She was such an integral part of FUMC that it's hard to imagine the church without her. My sincere condolences to you all.
|
| |
Judy Johnson
Friday August 15, 2014 at
12:42 PM
|
Rayleen was a beautiful person and we had some good talks. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
|
| |
Lori Grimm
Friday August 15, 2014 at
11:48 AM
|
I first met Rayleen while working at the old Meijer location in Greenville. She always brighten your day and enjoyed working with her. I will miss seeing her at church. Rest in Peace Rayleen. My condolences to her family.
|
| |
Ben and Linda Chapman
Friday August 15, 2014 at
11:01 AM
|
May the God of all comfort now comfort us as we mourn the loss of this humble and gracious servant of God. We will miss her. God bless.
|
| |
Barb & Kirk Perry
Thursday August 14, 2014 at
9:31 PM
|
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rayleen's family. We will miss this wonderful, tireless lady who helped everyone with everything! She was a very active Stephen Minister, too, who will be sorely missed.
|
| |
|
