91, of Jackson, formerly of Marshall, died Thursday January 2, 2025, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility.
Isabelle was born on December 15th, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to Irene (Elliott) and Ralph McGhee. She was married to her beloved husband Gerry for over 70 years.
Isabelle was a mother of 8 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Her life was devoted to raising her children and taking care of her husband. She was tough when she needed to be, very resilient, and she always had an abundance of love for everyone. The kindness she shared was beyond measure. In later years she enjoyed crocheting, taking care of their birds, going for walks, working out at the Life Improvement Center and visiting the clerks in the downtown Marshall stores. She truly loved spending time with Gerry especially when he was playing guitar at “The Respite” in downtown Douglas. She loved the music and their desserts. She was his greatest fan. She liked attending plays and musical performances at the local theatre in Marshall. She also enjoyed being at their property in Saugatuck, visiting with the neighbors and going for boat rides on Lake Michigan. For relaxation, she loved working word find puzzles, eating peppermints and watching Wheel of Fortune.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ralph (Butch) and Thomas (Tommy), her husband Gerard (Gerry) Miller and her son David Miller. Isabelle is survived by seven children Mike (Joan) Miller of Ninilchik, AK; Anthony “Tony” (Maria Smith) Miller of Westland, MI; Lawrence “Larry” (Vicki) Miller of Stafford, VA; Mark (Julie) Miller of St. Clair Shores, MI; Linda (Johnnie) Cummings of St. Charles, Il; Chris (Thamir Ankoo) Miller of Troy, MI and Sheryl Sitek (Rob Richmond) of Jackson, MI; and daughter-in-law, Penney Morse.
Isabelle’s family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Elara Caring and Jackson County Medical Care Facility for the care they provided to her in the years she resided in the Whispering
Willows neighborhood. Isabelle’s family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Jackson County Medical Care Facility for the care they provided to her in the years she resided in the Whispering Willows neighborhood.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1:30 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. The family will receive friends Saturday, from Noon - 1:30 p.m. A luncheon will follow the service at the Whistle Stop Train Depot in Grass Lake. Flowers are welcome, but memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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