Gailen Z. Lee, age 64 of Remus, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born May 24, 1956, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond and Eileen (Kingma) Taylor. Gailen was a 1974 graduate of Southwestern High School in Indiana. She retired after 20 years of employment from Purdue University.
Gailen had many talents; she made and sold soaps for over 40 years and was a member of various wool spinning and weaving guilds throughout Michigan and Indiana. Gailen enjoyed her farm life caring for her sheep, goats, chickens, horses and her herb garden.
Gailen is survived by her son Vincent Schrader of Chicago; two siblings, Janet and Ted (wife Paula) Taylor; special nephew, Micah Taylor, who helped Gailen achieve her dreams near the end of her life; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Gailens name to Humane Society of Mid Michigan, PO Box 577, Stanton, MI 48888.
Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service is being planned.
Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton.
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