Age 86, of Farmington Hills. Born in Cass City, Michigan.

Died suddenly and quickly following complications from a heart attack. Retta was the only daughter of a very successful Cass City farmer. Retta graduated early from High School and College with honors and promptly entered the teaching profession. She started in Marysville and soon relocated to Detroit; teaching at Cody Elementary for 38 years. She helped to pioneer the commonly accepted platoon system of teaching where classes of children are moved from one class room to another for different subjects throughout the day. Retta was an accomplished pianist. Retired City of Detroit Music and Elementary school teacher. She will be missed and is most remembered for her sweet disposition and patient helpfulness. She served on the boards for various scholarship funds, charities, and orchestra societies. She tirelessly helped to landscape her apartment building. A tree will be planted at her apartment complex in her name.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. at North Congregational Church, 36520 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI.

Memorial contributions in her name to the charity of one's choice will be appreciated.