Alaina Kay Molenda

Alaina Kay Molenda, 38, of Holly, Michigan devoted mother and beloved wife died on Friday, January 4, 2013. She is survived by her husband Daniel Molenda and six children: Hailey Patricia (15), Tennyson James (13), Julian Phillip (12), Natasha Grace "Gracie" (6), Alexander Jack "AJ" (6), and Rosalie Sophia "Rosie" (3). She is also survived by her father, Phillip Susemihl. She is predeceased by her mother Patricia Johnston Susemihl and her sister Jill Susemihl. She was a friend to everyone, gave completely, inspired others to be better and give more. She never let anyone down. She was always smiling; beautiful and free. She committed herself to creating a nurturing and liberating environment for her children through unschooling. It was a mission she took very seriously and holistically. She was also an advocate of attachment parenting and breastfeeding. She cared for the environment and was working towards self sufficiency on her farm outside of Holly. Her mission was to one day have an environmental center on their property to teach other homeschoolers and share her affection for animals. She taught homeschool classes at Open Homeschool Group and REACH. She was active on various homeschool boards and discussion groups where she shared her passion and experiences in homeschooling. Alaina was an amazing artist , poet and writer. She captured the soul in all of her art. She brought music to the world through her vocal and musical abilities. She had an incredible talent for hand dying clothing and silks. She was born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Quakertown and Coopersburg, PA and was a Phillies fan. She attended Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee and also spent time living in Memphis, Tennessee. She met her husband Daniel in Memphis in 1996. They fell in love at first sight but were both too scared to tell each other out of the fear of unrequited love. Then fate brought them back together in Michigan. During a magical conversation on the internet, they professed their love for each other and decided to spend their lives together although they had yet to kiss or even hold hands. They were married on December 20, 2005, but celebrated each year on the 21st as that was the date Alaina had wished to be married on. Alaina will be laid to rest on Saturday January 12 at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First Street, Holly, MI 48442. Memorial donations are being accepted to enable Daniel to continue giving the children the types of opportunities that Alaina worked so hard to provide for them. You can donate at www.fullimpacttheater.com Alaina was pure sunshine and had an impact on everyone she met...in real life and online. She will shine on us forever.

Alaina Kay Molenda

January 1, 1975 - January 4, 2013