Lila Moss

Lila Geraldine Moss, 76, of Chesaning passed away from cancer on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Memorial Hospital in Owosso, Michigan.
Funeral services (followed by a luncheon) will be held for Mrs. Moss on Thursday, July 14, 2005 (11:00 a.m.) at St. Paula�(TM)s Episcopal Church in Corunna, Michigan with Rev. Russell Merrill officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Smith Family Funeral Home in Corunna, Michigan. A memorial service (date pending) will also be held at St. Johna�(TM)s Episcopal Church in Alma, Michigan. Interment will follow in Almaa�(TM)s Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alma College (establishment of a memorial fund in Mrs. Mossa�(TM) name is pending, and envelopes will be available at Smith Funeral Home and both churches).
Mrs. Moss was born on April 2, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John Keely, Sr. and Viola (Hunter) Keely. She married Clarence W. Moss, Jr. on November 27, 1949 at St. Paula�(TM)s Episcopal Church in Flint. She is survived by her husband Clarence; her son David of Flint; her son Bruce of Alma; sisters Marian Wills of Flushing, Dorothy McClanahan of Flushing, Viola (Duane) Witter of Flint, and Beverley (Daniel) Fekovic of Flushing. She is also survived by brothers Wallace (Marlene) Keely of Mt. Morris, Robert (Kathleen) Keely of Burton, Gerald (Kathryn) Keely of Flushing, and Darold (Georgia) Keely. She is also survived by her very special friends Jeannine Welch and Elaine Mattar. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother William Keely (Carolyn Ross), brother John (Dawn) Keely, Jr., and sister Marjorie Keely.
Lila Moss graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1947. She retired in 1989 after 39 years with General Motors, working thereafter for her son (Attorney Bruce Moss) in Alma until her death. She and her husband lived first in Montrose, and then resided in Chesaning for the past 34 years.
Throughout her lifetime, Lila Moss loved music, singing, and crossword puzzles, and she and her husband were heavily involved as square dance and round dance "callers." They have long been supporters of Alma College, often attending sports and cultural events there. Mrs. Moss was especially known for her cheery and pleasant nature, and was often described by those who knew her as "a lovely person." Her generosity was expressed in actions such as the knitting of caps and gloves for underprivileged children and family members.
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The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel.


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