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Lulu Hall Obituary

Lulu Emma Hall Lulu Emma Hall, age 101, went to be with her Lord on November 30, 2008. She had been a resident at Beacon Hill at Eastgate (formerly the Michigan Christian Home) in Grand Rapids, MI since 1980 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Prior to that, she lived in Battle Creek for 30 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church there. Lulu was born July 24, 1907 in Nye, Wisconsin, the daughter of Percy Free and Jeanette Annie (Hand) Thomas. She was married to Odell Leroy Hall in Marinette, Wisconsin where she was a teacher. Lulu was preceded in death by her husband, Odell (1905-1977); an infant daughter, Mary Ellen; daughter, Nancy (Hall) Gratton; two brothers and their wives: Percy and Mabel Thomas, and Free and Elsie Thomas. She is survived by her two children: Thomas (Kathleen) Hall and Martha (James) Glupker; son-in-law, Thomas Gratton; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Avenue, S.W., Battle Creek, MI from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. this evening and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Beacon Hill at Eastgate or Calvary Baptist Church.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 2, 2008.

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Jim and Faye Howell

December 3, 2008

Dear Jim and Marty and family,
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Your mother (grandmother) is finally home. You have our prayers and our love.
Jim and Faye Howell

Rev. James Berends

December 3, 2008

When my niece, Laurie was two, she and I would bicycle to Michigan Christian Home where we would visit Mrs. Hall. She was always, upbeat, positive and encouraging to us! She and I are only a select few that even knew that she drove right past me and refused to pick me up the day I was hitchhiking from Grand Rapids to Battle Creek.

Harold and Patti Ploeg

December 3, 2008

We offer our Christian sympathy to your family. What a legacy has been passed on to you! A great heritage for your family. We will be praying for you during this time of sadness and celebration. May our great God comfort you and give you His peace.

Vickey Packer-Post

December 3, 2008

I remember sharing part of my child hood with Martha on Battle Creek Ave. Mrs. Hall had a neighbor hood bible study that the neighbor hood kids enjoyed. What special memories we have of the Halls.

Tim and Beth Nesseth

December 2, 2008

Mrs. Hall,present with the Lord after joyfully serving him here a bit longer than most. We can only imagine her joy since arriving home. I remember her and Odell serving well in various ministries at CBC in Battle Creek. Lulu, (I don't think I ever called her by her first name however), was interested in others and always encouraged us when we would see her at Beacon Hill or CBC in GR. She touched others with a grace that bears the mark of Jesus Christ her Lord. We look forward to seeing her again.

Richard and Linda Cypher

December 2, 2008

We want to extend our sympathy to Lulu's family and close friends. Our world will be different without her, but it is comforting to know that we shall see her again one day. We are praying for you.

Curtis, Connie & Janis Dillard

December 2, 2008

Dear Family,

We are so very grateful to have known Mrs. Hall (and Mr. Hall, too). We always thought of her as being "sharp as a tack," and we always enjoyed talking with her. She expressed interest in others. Mr. and Mrs. Hall opened their homes and hearts to us back in the 1950's and onward. We remember when Mrs. Hall was the choir director - she had a beautiful voice. She and Mr. Hall exposed me (Connie) to the outside world by inviting me along to the WK Kellogg Wildlife Series back in the 1960's. Janis remembers when Mrs. Hall directed Lois Berends and Marti and herself in a trio at Calvary. (Janis is here in TN with me as I am having shoulder surgery tomorrow. She would, otherwise, have attended the funeral). Dad commented that the Halls were always on the outlook for where he could get some firewood to burn in our burner back in the 70's. Our lives have definitely been enriched through the both Mr. and Mrs. Hall's faithfulness to the Lord. Our prayers are with you all. Oh how sweet it is to know that our loved ones are with the Lord and that we, as believers, will be joining them, in the Lord's time. Love in Christ, Curtis, Connie and Janis Dillard

Mark Berends

December 2, 2008

What a great Mrs Hall and her husband. She was always so full of joy!

Lois Berends Patton

December 2, 2008

Mrs. Hall was my first Sunday School teacher at Calvary Baptist. She was a wonderful teacher! I know she's in Heaven and joining in the Heavenly choir!

Joy Berends

December 2, 2008

What a wonderful woman of God who's now received her "well done thou good and faithful servant!"

What a pleasure to have known Mrs. Hall (and her family). I look forward to seeing her again soon and spending eternity with her.

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