Casey Willis, 18, of Detroit, Michigan, passed on December 26, 2020. Casey was born on January 23, 2002.

Casey was one of six siblings(Miles, Kyla, Brent, Kayla, Richard) raised by her mother Karen. She was the soft spoken one, the responsible one, the one whose actions communicated more than any words. Casey was studying at Wayne State University while working 2 jobs. She was beloved and respected, her contributions and presence were greatly valued by her fellow peer educators, board members, and by all who had the privilege of working with her.

We can take inspiration from Casey’s life and hard work. She overcame many odds, graduated from high school and enrolled in college, chose to join AFG’s board and served as a leader and role model to others.

She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, and niece. Casey stubborn, yet loving and caring personality will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

If you knew her well or barely at all, she always left you thinking. Whether it was about how absolutely beautiful, ridiculously funny, and crazy life is she left her mark.