Lynne Carol Granger
Lynne Carol (Winters) Granger, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Melbourne Beach, Florida. After many years of health struggles, Lynne died peacefully and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Lynne attended Lansing Eastern High School and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Granger, in 1962. Lynne earned a degree in Music from Michigan State University in 1962.
Together, Lynne and Jerry raised their family of four children. While Lynne supported her family at home, she also engaged in her own creative and artistic passions. Lynne excelled in music and sang frequently as a church soloist while also directing both children’s and adult choirs. As she grew older, Lynne took up writing and painting, blessing her family and community with her artistic gifts.
Lynne’s faith in Jesus was at the very center of her life. While she battled significant health challenges, Lynne lived her life with hope, joy, and gratitude for God’s goodness to her. Lynne was known as a person of prayer throughout her life. Many lives have been impacted by the prayers Lynne offered on their behalf.
Lynne is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jerry, and her four children, Wendy (Tom) Hofman, Linda (Joel) Zylstra, Dawn (Tony) Semple, and Todd (Gillian) Granger; grandchildren, Joel (Kristin) Hofman, Dan Hofman, Steven (Jessica) Hofman, Ellyn Zylstra, Leah (Jay Bettis) Zylstra, Jack Zylstra, Jake Semple, Cole Semple, Claire (Steven) Shallcross, Harrison (Hannah) Granger, Emma Granger, and August Granger; great-grandchildren, Jonah Hofman, June Hofman and London Zylstra; brother, Richard (Nancy) Winters; brothers-in-law, Alton (Jan) Granger and Ronald (Donna) Granger; and many special nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the amazing medical team who cared for and supported Lynne throughout the years. This includes her doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, home health aides in Lansing and Northport, MI, and Florida. Special thanks to Sandy for her in-home care during the past year. Lynne’s children would like to thank their dad for caring and supporting their mom and overseeing her care with extraordinary love and compassion.
The family welcomes you to a visitation at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Additional visitation will be held at Hope Community Church, 501 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hope Community Church, Greater Lansing Youth for Christ, or Lansing Christian School.
12 Messages to “Lynne Carol Granger”
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Jane Wright
April 18, 2024 at 5:18 pmI will miss this girl. She was a praying sister for many years while serving at Mt hope. And such a friend to my children!
Many blessings and much love to Jerry and family.
Lina & Saul
April 19, 2024 at 5:33 pmOur hearts go out to you all, your mama is at peace which will always give you comfort… sending big hugs,
Lina and Saul
Mocklers
April 20, 2024 at 8:53 amWe have fond memories of Lynne and all the Grangers from our time at Mt Hope. God bless you all in this time of sorrow, and yet Joy for where she is now – free from pain in the heavenly choir!
Love,
Karen and Dennis Mockler
Karen Mockler
April 20, 2024 at 10:03 amWe have fond memories of Lynne and all the Grangers from our time at Mt Hope. God bless you all in this time of sorrow, and of joy – knowing that she is free of pain in the heavenly choir!
Love,
Karen and Dennis Mockler
Tom Erb
April 21, 2024 at 12:44 pmMy condolences to Lynne’s family and friends for your losses. I have very good memories of Lynne and Jerry from our Eastern High School days. Seeing and enjoying the contact with them has lasted a long, enjoyable time for me. Her intelligent and warm friendship, brings many clear and happy thoughts. Bless her, and cherish the value of knowing her.
Heather Burks
April 22, 2024 at 7:52 pmI clearly remember Lynne leading our children’s choir, instilling a love of music into another generation. James and I send our love to the entire family and pray that God’s presence and comfort will flow over you all as you celebrate Lynne’s life.
Amy Charlie
April 22, 2024 at 9:50 pmAlways one of the bright spots in my day when Lynn and Jerry walked in for Chiropractic care at Kribs wellness. She was always blessing the staff and patients with free copies of her book. My life was blessed because I knew her.
joey latterman
April 23, 2024 at 8:05 amso sorry about the loss of lynne. she was always such a sweet soul embracing mark and me with her deep kindness. love and caring to the whole Granger family.
Deb Hoag
April 24, 2024 at 2:21 pmLynne was such a good friend at Eastern and I was blessed to be Maid of Honor on the day she married Jerry. She was beautiful, kind, caring, sang like an angel – the complete package!!! I lost my husband of 61 years 3 months ago and am so comforted in the knowledge that he and Lynne are with our Lord forever!!
Melvin and Verna Holley
April 25, 2024 at 12:50 pmOur sincere condolences to the Jerry Granger family. May all be strengthened by the promise “though we walk through the shadow of death” our Lord Jesus is by our side.
Lora Hansen
April 25, 2024 at 5:06 pmLynn was Christs light in this world. Her smile put you at ease and her belief comforted you.
Thank you Lynn for your faithfulness. Thank you God for your child!
Janet Schewe
April 26, 2024 at 5:19 pmMy sincere sympathy to all the Granger family as you mourn your loss.
I have fond memories of Lynne’s beautiful voice in the church choir.