Ann Mary Neaton

NEATON, ANN MARY; age 98; December 30, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Loving mother of Sarah J. Neaton; dear sister of Frank Sevelis and the late Victor Sevelis, Joseph Sevelis and Della Ward; sister-in-law of Margaret Neaton and David (Marcie) Neaton; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. With a special thanks to Gregory (Alma) Sevelis, Mark (Marylou) Sevelis, Tom (Dorothy) Rose, Ginette and Charlotte, and Tim Neaton for their kindness and caring. Many thanks to her dear friends, Helen Kane and Eve Toohey, for their love and support. A special thanks to all of the caring staff of Angela Hospice. Arrangements were made by Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22430 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, 10:30 a.m. Ann was a long time member and two time president of the Dearborn Garden Club. She was an avid gardener, floral arranger and she taught I kebana. Ann was one of the original members of the Detroit chapter and past president of the National Chrysanthemum Society, which began in the early 1950's. Memorial contributions may be made to the IHM sisters of Monroe, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Michigan Humane Society or the Dearborn Animal Shelter.