Kaylilyn Suzanne Tansey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kaylilyn Suzanne Tansey Grand Ledge Our precious, free spirited daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, Kaylilyn Suzanne Tansey, was given her angel wings and soared beyond the clouds on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Kayli was born September 26, 1993 in Lansing, Michigan to Jon and Marilyn (Lee) Tansey. She was welcomed home by her two older sisters, Kymberlee and Krystina. She grew up in the Grand Ledge area, graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 2012 and was currently attending Northern Michigan University in Marquette after taking classes at University of Montana Western. Kayli had an adventurous spirit and loved to be active; usually outdoors. She was dedicated to her horses and together they won many ribbons. Kayli was always accompanied by her beloved pet dogs, Lana and Rocky. She is survived by her parents, Marilyn Tansey (Jack Powers) and Jon (Terrilyn) Tansey; sisters, KymberleeAnne (Kevin) Davis and Krystina Lee Tansey (Jake Anderson); grandparents, Roger and Ina Lee; boyfriend, Sam Rosengarden ; Step-brothers, Clay (Eila) Wilton and Tyler (Rachelle) Wilton; nephews, Brayden and Gordon along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kayli was preceded in death by grandparents, Bob and Barbara Tansey. A celebration of Kayli’s life will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016, 3:00pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service at 3:00pm. Memorial contributions may be given to the Wisconsin German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue (WGSPR), P.O. Box 461, Alma Wisconsin 54610 (http://www.wgspr.com/donate.htm) or New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, 3293 Wright Road, Laura, Ohio 45337 (http://www.horseadoption.com/donations/).