Mrs. Margaret Phinisee Gonzalez

GONZALEZ, Mrs. Margaret Phinisee - Age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2024, at Every Nation Church, 429 NB Chavez Dr., with funeral services commencing at 11:00 AM Co-Pastor Michael Stone, and Co-Pastor Tom Mattiuzzo, Rev. Harold Timberlake III, Eulogist. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Friday. Mrs. Gonzalez will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday. With humble reverence and acceptance to God’s will, we gather to honor the life and legacy of Margaret Phinisee Gonzalez. Margaret transitioned to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on March 2, 1947, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Elder Cleveland and Isabell (Granger) Phinisee. She was the youngest of 17 siblings. Margaret attended Jackson State College in Jackson, Mississippi. She later relocated from Mississippi to Flint, Michigan, where she was employed at Model Cities and the Flint Board of Education as a Substitute Teacher. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Kent St. Church of God. Her life was a testament to her faith and devotion to God. She was a steadfast servant and fulfilled various roles as a missionary, Director of the Program Committee, as well as the Administrator on the Finance Committee and the proud director of the Kent Street Church of God youth choir for over 30 years. Margaret was a gentle spirit who had empathy for all. That spirit alongside her gentle touch and unwavering support made her the embodiment of love, selflessness and service. She found comfort in the simplicities of life’s pleasures. Her truest joy was found in the moments that she shared with her family and closest friends. Margaret Phinisee Gonzalez leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Mark (Tara) Phinisee of Oklahoma City, OK; 3 daughters, Darcel D.P. Clack, Victoria (Donald) Van Eck and Lisa Gonzalez of Flint, MI; 14 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Doris Collins and Lestine (Petros) Gheresus; 2 brothers, John (Gwen) Phinisee Sr., and David (Helen) Phinisee Sr., all of Flint, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including Kent St. Church of God and Every Nation Assembly of God. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Victor Gonzalez, her parents, Elder Cleveland Phinisee and Isabell (Granger) Phinisee; and 12 siblings. The family would like to express special thanks to her youngest daughter, Victoria Gonzalez, for the loving care she provided to her mother. The Medical Team Hospice which includes Claudia RN and the nurses for their attentiveness and special care. A’Maizie for providing music therapy which Margaret loved. Brenna, the patient and thoughtful Social Worker. Corey, the Chaplain, for scripture, reading and prayers. Pastor Lawrence Washington Sr. and the Kent Street Church of God family. Co-Pastor Michael R Stone, Co-Pastor Tom Mattiuzzo, and the Every Nation Assembly of God Church family.

Mrs. Margaret Phinisee Gonzalez

March 2, 1947 - December 24, 2024