Eileen L. “Mary” Salyer, 82, of East Lansing, formerly of Chelsea, Mich. and Salyersville, KY., died on Dec. 18, 2012 at Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living Facility in East Lansing.
She was born April 8, 1930 in Royalton, KY., the daughter of Henry and Maggie (Elam) Lewis.
Eileen was a member of Chelsea First United Methodist Church. She was retired from Federal Screw Works in Chelsea. She enjoyed her time in Sarasota, Fla., as well as gardening, flowers, and cooking.
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On July 1, 1946, she married Marvin E. Salyer, and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2010.
Survivors include a daughter, Denise (Michael) Long of Chelsea; grandchildren, Katy (Derek) Summers of Holland; Cara Long of Kalamazoo; Scott (Amy) Long of Longmont, Colo.; as well as devoted extended family members, Sheila (Michael) Hughes of East Lansing; grandchildren, Andrew (Penny) Hughes, Geoffrey (Katie) Hughes, Sean (Tiffany) Hughes; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Mitchell Long, Alex and Andrew, Jr. Hughes, Olivia and Michael Hughes; two brothers, Joe (Linda) Lewis of NM.; John David Lewis of DeLand, Fla.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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She was preceded in death by a son, Keith E. Salyer in 1972; as well as her parents, a brother, Paul Lewis, and a sister, Clara Madge Scott.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the extremely devoted caregivers at Timber Ridge Assisted Living Facility.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 48118. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.
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