Lillian Marie (Wooten) Gordon

GORDON, LILLIAN M. (née Wooten) of White Lake, passed away on June 15, 2025, at 89 years of age. She was the loving wife of the late John Gordon for 58 years; beloved mother of Joseph (Marie) Gordon, the late Pamela (Michael) McCord, and Todd (the late Christine) Gordon; grandmother of  John, the late Joseph, Anthony, Errin, the late Evan, Ashley, and Ian; great-grandmother of 6; aunt to many nieces and nephews; survived by 4 sisters and 1 brother; preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Lillian retired from being a sexton in 2012, at the age of 73, after 27 years of dedicated service to Kirk of the Hills Church as their supervisor. A dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother she loved nothing more than her family gathering together and surrounding them with her unconditional love. She enjoyed traveling up north, to Pennsylvania, and to Nova Scotia. She also loved cooking and baking for her family. Her home in White Lake of 56 years was surrounded by the Indian Springs Metro Park where she enjoyed watching all the wildlife and peaceful sunsets. She will be forever loved and missed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Coats Funeral Home, 3141 Sashabaw Rd., Waterford, MI 48329. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until the time of the service at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. To post a tribute, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com.

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