Mary Gene Sturkey Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Gene Sturkey (Detroit, Michigan), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Mary leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eugene Douglas Lyons and Lu-Mary Frances Lyons (Simmons). She is survived by: her children, Mary Lynne R. Crosby, Sturkey and Steven Oliver; and her grandchildren, Seth Bradley Crosby and Faith Mary Crosby.