Evelyn was born on March 1, 1955, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Cody. She worked several jobs in her career notably, Seaway Bar, Meijer, and the at Sappi Papermill. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay band of Odawa Indians. Evelyn enjoyed making tea and talking about a little bit of gossip. Most of all though she enjoyed being around her family. She was a loving, caring, stern, opinionated woman. She will be deeply missed.
Evelyn is survived by: her daughter, Lawanda Cody; grandchildren, Michael (Kimberly) Bailey, Jakayla Lang (Carlos); and Jabriea Cody; and her very special great grandson, Damir Mccall; brothers, Raymond (Constance) Cody, and Michael (Barbara) Anthony; sisters, Patricia (Patrick) Maple, Joyce (Ronald) Robertson, and Mary (Stacey) Cody-Gibson. Aunt Virginia Thomson, uncle Patrick Anthony and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Edward “Steve” Brown; sisters, Mona Cody, and Sara Thomas; nephew, William “Bill” Maple; and life partner, Larry “Bo” Gray.
A Funeral Service will take place at 2:00PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at EverRest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel 1783 E Keating Avenue Muskegon. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
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