Wilma Jean Cage

Obituary for Wilma Jean Cage Wilma Jean Cage, affectionately known as "Peaches," was born September 30, 1946, in Dolomite, Alabama to the late Gracie Louise Knight and William A. Harris. Two years later, her beloved sister and lifelong best friend, Sherry Ann, affectionately known as "Scoopie," was born. Wilma joined Alfred Gene Cage in matrimony in 1968. Their union produced four children: Candace Danine, Christopher Chadwick, Corey Chandler, and Christine Joy (deceased at birth). She also gained two stepchildren, Pamela Gene, and Keith Alexander through her marriage. Wilma spent her early years in Alabama surrounded by her grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She loved adventures like climbing trees and rolling down hills in tires, often resulting in mussed clothing and scraped knees. She loved music and developed a love for dancing at an early age. Wilma accepted Christ as a child and was baptized at Birmingham Baptist Church in Alabama. In 1955, at the age of nine, Wilma's family relocated to Detroit, Michigan for better opportunities and Wilma attended the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Wilma was educated at Garfield Elementary, Tappan Junior High, and graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1963. After high school, she attended Detroit Business Institute to learn the most current business and computing methods of the day. Wilma converted to Catholicism in 1980 and became a member of Presentation Our Lady of Victory Parish. Wilma valued spirituality over religion in her later years. Wilma worked for R.L. Polk for almost ten years before joining the Photographic Division of General Motors where she worked for almost 30 years. After GM, she continued similar work at Lason, until she shifted to a stint in automotive sales at Mattick Chevrolet and Jefferson Ford. Wilma was blessed with five grandchildren: Chandler Eden, Cameron Keith, Kaelen Chase, Caden Chandler, Channing Colton, and two grandchildren by marriage, Chadwick Alexander, and Chelsea Alena. Her love for them was fierce and unconditional. In 2012, she relocated to Atlanta, GA to help care for her grandson, Caden, and later his younger brother, Channing, until her final trip to Detroit in 2022. Wilma had many passions and creative talents. Her foremost passion was gardening and horticulture. She had an extraordinary green thumb and could make anything grow! She loved cooking and hosting family and friends. Wilma also enjoyed the art of collecting (particularly carnival glass), attending antique shows, engaging in flea market flipping, creating needlepoint projects, refinishing old furniture, and other creative pursuits. Wilma loved the city of Detroit, where she came of age and spent most of her adult life. She raised her children to appreciate the beauty and history of the city even when it sometimes struggled to find its footing. She was a member of the Detroit 300, the New Black Panther Party-Detroit Chapter, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Through these organizations, she met many like-minded individuals who were also committed to service and their civic duties. On May 14, 2023, Wilma transitioned from this earthly plane to the heavenly one after a fierce battle with acute and chronic illness. Left to celebrate her life are her children: Candace Cage Cooper (Keith), Christopher Cage (Monique), Corey Cage(Qiana); son by marriage, Keith Cage; daughter-in-law, Vangeline Fowler; grandchildren, Chandler Cooper, Cameron Cooper, Kaelen Cooper, Caden Cage, Channing Cage, Chadwick Cage, Chelsea Cage; her sister, Sherry Ann Bradley (Donald, Sr.); her nephew, Donald Bradley, Jr.(LaDawn); her niece, Demetria King(Jonathan); her aunt, Tremender Thomas(Sonny); her uncles, Alfonzo Williams, and Chiner Ole Williams, and a host of cousins, extended family and dearly loved friends. Zoom Instructions For Livestream 1. Go to Kempfuneralhome.com. 2. Click on your loved one's photo or use the search bar and type in your loved one's name. 3. You are now on their Tribute Page and Tribute Wall. 4. You will see that Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services has started a 'Live Webcast' for your loved one. This will be available approximately five to ten minutes before the service begins. 5. Select 'Watch Now' and it transitions your page to the zoom link. You will begin to launch into the zoom meeting. 6. Once you have launched the zoom meeting, wait for the host to let you into the meeting.

Wilma Jean Cage

September 30, 1946 - May 14, 2023