Obituary of Mary Ellen Cooley

Mary Ellen Cartwright Cooley, 68, of Independence, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Edgewood. She was a retired Clerk for the I.R.S. and an original member of Curves in Independence. Mary was an avid reader, a lover of nature, an advocate for animals and a professional attendee of her children and grandchildren's events. She loved her role as "Mams", grandmother. Her brother, Jack Cartwright preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Marvin Cooley; children, Roxanne Marie Poole (Chris), Stephanie Renee Kimberlin (Scott), and Mac Cooley (Amy); brother Jamie Cartwright; and grandchildren, Courtney Kimberlin, Ben Poole, Emma Poole, Joseph Cooley, Lucas Cooley, Sadie Kimberlin, and Carter Kimberlin. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Independence Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to The Guiding Eyes For the Blind, Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115.