Gene Mae Taylor
Age 80, of Lapeer, Michigan, passed away on November 27, 2025. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Patrick’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Gene Mae Taylor was born on July 1, 1945 to Gordon and Mabel VandePels. Genie was a graduate and retiree of Holland High School.
She is survived by her daughters: Susan Suppelsa and Rikki Sullivan, her siblings: Richard Vandepels, Penny Sterken and Carol Polich. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by her beloved son: Dennis Boone Taylor, her brother: Karl Koppenaal and
her sister: Theresa Ros.
A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring of 2026 in Holland, Michigan. More details to come.
May she rest in eternal light, she was greatly loved and will be missed dearly.
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GOING TO MISS MY FAVORITE COUSIN I GREW UP WITH, 😢❤️
So sorry for your loss, Rikki! Your mom was such a character and I know you’ll miss her greatly. May she rest in peace. Love you! ❤️😘
So sorry for your loss, Rikki! Your mom was such a character and I know you’ll miss her greatly. May she rest in peace. Love you! ❤️😘
Alice Taylor
So sorry for your loss.
Love you little sis stay strong really sorry about your loss give me a call anytime you need me
Wishing the family warm memories of Genie during this time of loss. I always appreciated seeing her and helping her look and feel spunky with her haircut and style. I’ve worked with and known Rikki for years and I just wanted to say how proud of yourself you should be dear. You not only helped your mom with whatever she needed but you help give her a life and included her in everything you did, I know she loved you very much.
Rikki so sorry for your loss..your mother was a beautiful person 🙏❤️..may she RIP..my sincere condolences to you and your whole family.God bless 🙏 love you.