was the only child of Burt and Edith Wilcox. She was a graduate of Haslett High School
and Michigan State College, and a teacher at Holbrook Elementary School in Grand
Ledge, retiring in 1984. Corky was an active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church
for over 50 years. In addition, she was a member of the MSU Alumni Association,
Sigma Kappa, Alpha Delta Kappa, and a former member of the MSU Blue Line Club.
She also volunteered with Sparrow Service Auxiliary for over 25 years and delivered
Meals on Wheels around the Lansing area.
Corky loved spending time with family and friends. She had many interests and
hobbies including gardening, knitting, basketmaking, reading, and attending MSU
hockey games for over 30 years. Corky had an unwavering faith, an unmatched work
ethic, and was a lifelong learner. She lived independently at her home until this last
year, at which time she moved to an assisted living facility. During that time, she greatly
appreciated the people who came to visit her and brighten her days. She was selfless,
kind, gracious, loving, and the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
anyone could hope to have. Corky will forever be missed by all who knew and loved
her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard L.; son-in-law,
Stephen W. Irish, and daughter, Susan E. Irish. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy
Jo Gibson; granddaughters, Kristine Irish- (Derric) Becker and Kimberly Irish Seger; and
great-grandchildren, Sonya and Helena Becker and Jack Seger.
Visitation will take place on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pilgrim
Congregational Church, 125 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing. A Celebration of
Life will be held at the Church on Saturday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation
one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers and because of the dedicated care she received, Corky requested
donations be made to Sparrow Hospice, 1210 West Saginaw Street, Lansing, Michigan
48915.
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