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Agnes Somerville Obituary
Agnes Ellen Somerville, 96, of Midland, died peacefully at MidMichigan Stratford Village on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. She was born in Midland on May 19, 1915, to the late John and Anna (Fisher) Horden.
Agnes worked at the Gordonville Grocery for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Gordonville United Methodist Church. Agnes loved baking (she made great pies) and she loved to dance. But, the most important thing she loved was her family.
Agnes is survived by her daughters, Mary Ellen (Dean) Noack of Midland, Loretta (Bernard) Shook of Midland, and Connie (Donald) Chapin of Midland; adopted daughter, JoAnne Bernard; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Kittie Horden, Goldie Toner and Evelyn Fick.
Agnes was preceded in death by her sons, Don King, Arthur Somerville and Michael Somerville; six brothers; and two sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Smith-Miner Funeral Home, 2700 W. Wackerly, with Pastor Tom Schomaker of Gordonville United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Homer Township Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Gordonville United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be given at smithminer.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Agnes Somerville
January 13, 2012
Connie & Family,
So sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Joe & Bev Palmer Mt. Dora, FL
Janet (Conklin) & Ron Schlotter
January 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. Such a very dear, generous kindhearted lady. She's in the arms of Jesus now.
Donna Reger
January 11, 2012
very sorry She always talk to me when I come in to the store,she always ask me how I am doing,when I leave she always say God be with you I turn around and give her hug,she always have that smile. My pray is out for the family and God be with you all
Carol Sanders
January 10, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Agnes. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. I knew that I could always depend on her for a raspberry pie whenever I came home to visit. We'll miss you Agnes!
Jamie Musser
January 10, 2012
Today my heart is heavy knowing I will be saying goodbye to a very special lady that quietly crept her way into my heart over the past few years. She was always soft spoken with her words, but they always held importance. I will miss her smile the most, and the way it would radiate while she quietly chuckled at us girls as we would dance and sing around for her. I'll never forget the day I sang Crazy by Patsy Cline for her, and it brought a tear to her eye. She grabbed my hand and made me sing it to her again! When I was done the 2nd time, we were both crying and laughing! Its the little things we will miss the most, and I am truly honored to have known such a truly amazing lady! Miss you already, Rest peacefully my friend!
Joanne McNally
January 10, 2012
Agnes was like another mother to us growing up. She was kind, gentle and even though she had so much heartache over the years she was always positive and happy to see us. I will love and miss her always.
Cindy Talbot
January 10, 2012
I loved this woman. She was such an inspiration and had a sweet spirit. I'm sorry for your loss.
anita Bass
January 10, 2012
To the family of Agnes...sorry to hear about your loss. Agnes was wonderful person, she was the sweetest person I have ever met. Prayers and and Hugs
George and Anita Bass
Andrea Nowak
January 9, 2012
To the family of Agnes My deepest heartfelt sympothy goes out to you all in this time of your loss!! I miss her already and will miss her forever!! She will always be my "Snugglebug"...
Ken and Connie Moorhead
January 9, 2012
Dear Connie and Family--Ken and I were sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She lived a good and long life knowing that she was so loved by family and friends.
May God comfort all of you and grant you peace in the knowledge that she is now in the loving care of our Savior and Lord!
Love and Prayers,
Connie and Ken Moorhead
January 9, 2012
Connie and Family.
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Ouir thoughts and prayers will certainly be with you in the difficult time. RIP. You wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Kay and Winnie Curtis.
Debbie Forshee
January 9, 2012
Connie: I was so sorry to read about your Mom. Thank you so much for being there for me when I lost my Mom, and even though I can't make the showing or funeral..I will be praying for you.
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