Mussette McClaine

Ms. Mussette McClaine passed away on September 24, 2026. God has called home a beautiful angel, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished loved one.

Mussette was born on October 23, 1944, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Charlie and Mary McClaine. She was a proud graduate of Saginaw High School, Class of 1961. She later attended Delta College and was a former employee of Osteopathic Hospital.

Mussette found joy in cooking, shopping, listening to music, and, most of all, spending time with her family. One of her favorite singers was James Brown. Whenever his music came on, she would “hit the floor” and dance, bringing joy and laughter to those around her.

She also had a passion for glass and crystal figurines. Before her illness, her home was beautifully decorated with the figurines she collected and cherished.

Mussette leaves to cherish her loving memory: her son, Henry Hill Jr., and his partner, Brenda, of Saginaw, Michigan; her daughter, Marva (Tyler) Jones of Arizona; and her grandchildren, Derrick Lavell Johnson of Kalamazoo, Michigan, whom she raised as her son; Donald Hill of Arizona; Tyra Jones of Arizona; and Atwanisha Kelly of Mississippi; and her great-grandchildren, Derricka Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio; William Flowers of Arizona; Winston Hill of Arizona; and Princeton Hill of Arizona.

Mussette was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary McClaine of Saginaw, MI; her sisters, Helen Watson of Flint, MI, and Rosemary Johnson of Saginaw, Michigan; and her brother, Charles McClaine of Flint, MI.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Valerie Woods, a special friend whom she loved so much, and the staff at Howell's Adult Foster Care, the staff at MediLodge of Grand Blanc, and the Compassus Hospice staff for the care, compassion, and support they provided to Mussette and her family.

Though she has left this earthly home, her love, laughter, music, dancing, and beautiful memories will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Forever loved, forever cherished, and forever remembered.