Mrs. Fanny May Smith's Obituary
Mrs. Fanny M. (Wilson) Smith, age 91, passed away early Monday morning, June 5, 2017 in Muskegon. She was born October 17, 1925 in Muskegon to John and Maude (Price) Eason; and has been a life resident of the area. Prior to her retirement in 1984, Fanny had been employed as an inspector at Howmet. She is a Lifetime member of VFW Post #4249 Auxiliary and the Muskegon Eagles FOP #668. Fanny enjoyed many opportunities to travel the world with Becky and Gary; and spend weekends with them in Ludington enjoying friends. Fanny also enjoyed her occasional trips to Vegas. Fanny was married to Richard Wilson, who preceded her in death on August 4, 1967. She then married Dale H. “Smitty” Smith, who preceded her in death on January 26, 1995. Affectionately known as “Granny”, she was also preceded in death by her son and his wife, Dick and Barb Wilson, and by her step-daughter and husband, Diane and Tim Carlson; and brother Lloyd Eason. SURVIVORS include her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” and husband, Gary Counselor, step-son Mike and wife Jeanne Smith, all of Muskegon; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; 3 brothers-in-law, Ted (Darlene) Wilson, Roger (Bea) Wilson, and Jerry Smith. Becky and Gary would like to thank all the great friends and family for coming to visit with Mom. FUNERAL SERVICES will be held Thursday, June 8, at 11:00 am at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey Street, 231-798-1100. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery. VISITATION with Fanny’s family will be 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, and 1 hour prior to the service. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider the Richard Wilson Fund of the Fremont Community Foundation for the treatment of Pediatric Cancer, or the Harbor Hospice Foundation, Poppen Residence. You are also invited to sign the family’s Online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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