Emileigh Maelynn "Emmy" Byxbe-Willingham, 16, of Hopkins, MI received her beautiful angel wings on Friday, July 6, 2018 to be with her Grandpa Jerry Lee Byxbe. Emmy was born in Grand Rapids on May 14, 2002 to Kelly Lynn Byxbe and Allen Edward Willingham. She had attended Hopkins High School and was set to start her junior year in the fall. Whether they were going to mud runs, going camping or spending time on the lake tubing, she was happiest surrounded by those she loved. There was no place Emmy would rather be than with her family and friends. Singing karaoke and snapping selfies were also among her favorite pastimes. Emmy enjoyed going for golf cart rides, riding with her Daddy on his motorcycle and driving J.J. Bird on the lawnmower. Her beautiful, outgoing spirit and contagious smile and laugh will be missed by all who knew her. Along with her Mommy, Kelly and Daddy, Allen, Emmy is survived by her big sissy, Alyssa Mae Stocking and brother-in-law, Andy Stocking; big brother, Jared "J.J. Bird" Lee Byxbe; her Gram Carol and Papa John Wulfsen; Grandma Nora Hitzler; her kitty, Bubbles and puppy, Blue; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends who she considered family in her heart. A Celebration of Emmy's Life will take place at the Dorr Moose Lodge on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a balloon release taking place at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Go Fund Me account set up to assist the family with expenses.

Visitation Details

Saturday, July 28th, 2018 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Dorr Moose Lodge