Glenda “Jyl” Acker of Lake Orion passed away on April 12, 2024. She was 70 years old.
Jyl is survived by her son Benjamin Acker of Oxford; brother Jeff (Diane) Beard of North Carolina; nieces, Rachel, Andrea and Taylor of North Carolina; stepson Eric (Lori) Acker of Lake Orion; step-granddaughters, Whitney and Libby; ex-husband Tom Acker of Lake Orion; brother in law John (Jan) Acker of Portland, Oregon; and nephew David Acker of Portland, Oregon.
Jyl was a 1976 graduate of Michigan State University, having later spent her career as an H/R professional for the Michigan Department of State, Department of Corrections.
She was a loving mother, and a dedicated and compassionate friend to many. Jyl was a lifelong animal lover who spent countless hours with her beloved dogs and cats over the years. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.
Reflections may be shared with the family at www.sparksgriffin.com.