Vicky Ann McCourtie's Obituary
Vicky Ann McCourtie, 84, of Brooklyn passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospice Home after a lengthy illness. Vicky’s family and friends can gather for a graveside service on February 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at Highland Cemetery, Brooklyn. Pastor Ned Bernstein to officiate. The family is planning a celebration of life at a later date.
She was born on July 29, 1940, in Addison, Michigan to Arlo and Elizabeth (Route) Emerson. Vicky married the love of her life, Tom McCourtie on August 25 in Brooklyn, Michigan. She will be remembered as being called “Shorty McCourtie” affectionately by the students at Miller Elementary School where she worked for nine years. Vicky graduated from Brooklyn High School and attended Taylor University. She was an avid reader and bird watcher. Vicky loved to travel and camp, especially in Rogers City or Au Train, Michigan. She was a devoted walker with her companion, Margie. Vicky loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren on the pontoon on Clark Lake or Wamplers Lake. She attended Nazarene Church of Jackson, and later watched the podcast with Pastor Ned Bernstein. Vicky will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Vicky is survived by her children, Todd McCourtie and Dawn (Bill) Morse; grandchildren Zachary and Madison McCourtie, Brent (DeeAnna) Gamalski, Justin Morse and Taylor (Corey) McEldowney; great grandchildren Dominic Gamalski and Olivia McEldowney; and sisters-in-law, Susan Faz, Sally Carter and Shawn Emerson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arlo and Elizabeth; husband, Tom; siblings, Janice Stone, Collin Emerson and Devon Emerson and grandson, Nicholas McCourtie.
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association. Please leave a message of comfort for Vicky’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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