Marcy Gaye Covey's Obituary
Big Rapids - Marcy G. (Schroeder) Covey, 60, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Assisted Lifestyles AFC in Evart.
She was born September 7, 1960, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Glen and Carol (Cummings) Baumgardner. In 1966, Carol married Edward Schroeder, who adopted Marcy as his daughter. Marcy attended St. Peter's Lutheran School, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1978.
For several years, Marcy worked in the bakery at Carter's Grocery Store, as well as driving a taxicab in Big Rapids. She also worked as a professional home cleaner, and a home health care provider.
Marcy was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She loved to decorate, especially for the holidays, and enjoyed camping, and playing board games. Most of all, Marcy loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Marcy is survived by her two sons, Doug (Tonda) Covey of Big Rapids, and Jeff Covey of Las Vegas, NV; her 3 grandchildren, Sabastian, Landon, and Mason; her 3 brothers, Michael Schroeder of N. Ft. Myers, FL, Kelly (Kate) Benjamin of Carrollton, TX, and Kevin (Jamie) Schroeder of Holland, MI; her sister Karen (Mike) Griffith of Carpentersville, IL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Highland View Cemetery, with Pastor John Bookshaw officiating. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for St. Peter's Lutheran Church, or the American Cancer Society. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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