Ann Rose (Reynolds) Addis passed away peacefully February 24, 2006. Ann was born February 10, 1934 in Flint, Michigan to Chester and Ruth Annis (Scadin) Reynolds. Ann was a member of the Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church of rural Rockford. She married Leroy Addis, son of Homer and Dorothy Addis September 19,1953 in Belding, Michigan. Both her parents and Leroy’s parents preceded her in death.
Ann’s children and grandchildren were very special to her and she spent as much time with them as possible. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1952 and worked 30 years in bookkeeping and payroll for businesses in the Greenville and Grand Rapids area.
Ann and Leroy spent many happy years together, raising their family, traveling and enjoying life. They enjoyed all modes of travel; tenting, trailering, motorcycle camping, and motor - homing as well as air travel. They visited each of the 50 states, Canada and Mexico as well as many countries in Western Europe. They were active square dancers for 20 years dancing in clubs in the Greenville, Stanton, and Grand Rapids area.
She battle cancer for the last several years of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Leroy and their children, sons, Barry (Cindy) and Bernard (Julie), and daughter Beverly (Brad) Harrington, all living in the Greenville area, a brother; Dennis (Shirley) Reynolds of Gowen, a sister; Jean Johnston of Greenville and grandchildren Brandon Takins, of Grand Rapids, Mark Addis of Indio, California, Talin and Dustin Addis, Jeffrey and Stephanie Addis and Bradley, Hilary and Heather Harrington all of the Greenville area.
Some of her special friends were her ex daughter in law Sue Shroyer and Norma Guernsey, Char Batzer, Merle and Jane Hansen, Wayne and Janet Hansen, Jack and Donna Hendricks, Bill and Sharon Dean. Ann was a quiet woman known for her compassion and moral strength. She was sought out for her wisdom and well thought out advise. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Special thanks for the loving care for her and her family provided by the staff of Metron of Greenville during her final illness.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hurst Funeral Home .A memorial service will be at 11 AM Saturday March 4, 2006 conducted by Rev. Chuck Smith at Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church west of Greenville on M-57 and south on Meyers Lake Avenue. Contributions may be made to the church or the American Cancer Society.
