Carri Rousonelos (Lansing)

The Chain

We knew little that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved your dearly,
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
Ron Tranmer


Mrs. Carri Rousonelos passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. Age 57 years.

The daughter of Albert Spruce, Jr. and Gale Baker, Carri grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Everett High School. She briefly attended Lansing Community College before moving to Arlington, Texas. She also resided in Florida for 20 years before moving back to Michigan in 2010. Her and her husband, Tony, had 3 beautiful children together, Sabrina, Zachary, and Timothy. Thought her life she held many titles, homeworker, church worker, government clerk, cashier and lastly, a receptionist.

Carri loved children and was a great aunt/mentor to them. She was an avid fan of the Michigan State Spartans, loved the outdoors, and especially loved family gatherings. Her belief was strong in Jesus and made that known to all around her. Carri loved to help others and was a generous, kind woman; she will be greatly missed and we considered her a true asset to our family.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Sabrina Hadley; son Zachary Rousonelos; grandchildren Toni and Luke; mother Gale Baker; siblings Sherri (David) Price, Brandi Moore, and Mindi (Joe) Rahall; nieces Jennifer, Emilia, Elysha, Jamie, Jessica, Asia, and Kansys; nephews Jacob, Michael, Robert, and Trinity; lastly many other friends and family, including Ty Thrasher.

Carri is preceded in death by son Timothy Rousonelos (2007); husband Anthony (Tony) Rousonelos (1999); father Albert Spruce, Jr.; maternal grandparents Edward Underhill and Fern Keith; paternal grandparents Albert Spruce and Cecilia Steele.

The family would like to express special thanks to the Staff at McLaren Greater Lansing ICU and NP Lauren, Palliative Nurse.

Services - Saturday, January 16, 2021 2:00PM at 3409 South Cedar Road Lansing , Michigan 48910.