Remembering a Life of Compassion, Dedication, and Love

Maxine Lyris Collier Farris, affectionately known as Mickey to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 from congestive heart failure late in the evening on Thursday, September 26, 2025, while residing at the Cambrian Assisted Living Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

Mickey was born on November 1, 1934, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on the reservation of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. She spent her early years in Romulus, Michigan, where she graduated from Romulus High School in 1952. Over her lifetime, Mickey also made homes in Dearborn and South Lyon, Michigan.

Driven by a passion for caring for others, Mickey pursued a career in nursing, earning her nursing degree in 1987. She served with distinction as a registered nurse at Sinai Grace, Oakwood, and Garden City Hospitals. Her commitment to patient care culminated in her role in the medical department at Detroit Diesel, where she worked until her retirement in 2012.

Beloved mother of her three sons, Ken Collier, Dennis (Suzanne) Collier, and Jim (Theresa) Farris. Loving grandmother of Gianna Collier, Yvonne, And Andrew Lewis. Cherished great grandmother of Lexi, Camdin, and Kinsley. Preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Lillian Rodd, and her siblings, Loretta Collier and Wayne Rodd.

Mickey will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her profession, her deep love for her family, her lifelong passions for cooking and baking, and her warm, generous spirit. Her memory will be treasured by all who had the privilege to know her.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. and the Funeral Service will be at 5:00 P.M. located at the Dearborn location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 22546 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mickey's honor to a charity of choice, continuing her legacy of caring for others.