Age 81, of Howell. Born in Donora, Pennsylvania.

Beloved wife of the late Gale. Loving mother of Lee (Phil) Miller, Bob (Christine) Lower, Wanda Lower, the late Larry, the late Jimmy (Paula Neikart) and the late Sherri. Cherished grandmother of Bobby, Stephen, Brenda, Kurt, Dora and Amy; great-grandmother of Alexis and Emily. Dear sister of Marge Hilton, Wanda Mae (Mike) Laird, Dortha Mae Christian, Lois Bourke and Alonzo (Vicky) Christian. Also survived by her mother-in-law Vera Cleola Bassett.

Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmignton Rd.). Officiant Pastor Michael Nelsen of New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, Waterford.

Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.