Barbara R. Corey

April 19, 1931 - May 7, 2014

Age 83, died on May 7, 2014. Mrs. Corey is survived by her loving children, Brian Dean Corey (Cheryl) of Saline and Cheryl Joy Bradetich of Ann Arbor and granddaughters Amanda May Corey and Morgan Elizabeth Bradetich. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Jaqueline (Donald) Loving of Houston, TX. Mrs. Corey was preceded in death by Dean O. Corey, her childhood friend and loving husband of 51 years. Mrs. Corey was born April 17, 1931 in Chicago, IL. She graduated in 1949 from the New Troy High School and in 1953 from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Music Degree. She was a member of Sigma Alpha Tota, an honorary musical fraternity for women. Mrs. Corey taught elementary and secondary vocal and instrumental music in Eau Claire, MI from 1953-1956 and was an elementary vocal music consultant in the Farmington Public Schools from 1956-1961 and 1975-1993. The Corey’s moved to the Ann Arbor Area in 1997 to be near their children. A memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Saline. The Rev. Jennifer Clark will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Saline, 143 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176 or to The First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. To sign Barbara’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI.