Marie E. (Murphy) Rakestraw, 74, of Warren for five years, previously of Livonia, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in Warren. She was born May 17, 1932 in Detroit.
Mrs. Rakestraw was a great aunt and beloved wife who will be surely missed.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth E. Rakestraw, whom she married July 17, 1954, in Detroit; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation 5-I p.m. Tuesday with a service officiated by the Rev. Andrew Tomasko at 7 pm. Tuesday at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home , 500 w. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; cremation has taken place; memorials, American Cancer Society.