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Mrs. Serene Cody, age 84, of Cass City, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Marys of Michigan, Saginaw.
Serene was born April 24, 1930 in Fulton, MS, the daughter of the late Audie and Alverta (Jackson) Works. She married Eugene Cody on February 7, 1952 in Toledo, OH. They were married for 58 years, with Gene passing away on April 7, 2011. Serene moved at the age ot 10 years to Kansas, AL and then to Detroit in 1950, then she moved to Cass City in 1959. For 14 years she worked for her friend, Veronica at Veronica's Restaurant. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, bird watching, but most of all she enjoyed time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Serene is survived by her children, son, Ron Cody of Cass City and daughter, Sandy (Joe) Cody Gwinn and three grandchildren, Maximillian, Alexander and Reese, all of Chicago, IL, a brother, Carl (the late Betty) Works of AL and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Halivee East and Christine (the late Bill) Dodd and a brother, Junior (Loretta) Works.
Visiting is Monday, April 28, 2011 from 4 until 8 PM and Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 10 until an 11 AM service at Thabet Funeral Home, 6255 Main St., Cass City. Pastor David Hill, of 1st Baptist Church of Cass City, officiating.
Burial will be in Elkland Township Cemetery.
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