Vera Dennison

Vera Beth Dennison, age 81, of Ovid, MI passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at Grace Bible Church, Owosso, MI on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Roger Rose will officiate. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 12, 2011 from 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI and on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 11-1 PM at Grace Bible Church, Owosso, MI.

Vera was born in Ovid, Michigan on June 13, 1929, the daughter of Ward and Vesta (Mulder) Hathaway. She was a graduate of Ovid High School and resided most of her life in Ovid. Vera married Ronald Dennison on December 6, 1947 in Ovid, MI. Vera enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning and loved flowers. She also loved cats, having many as pets over the years. Spending time with her family was a very important part of her life. Vera was a very active member of Grace Bible Church in Owosso.

She is survived by her husband Ronald Dennison of Ovid, MI, son Bob and Pat Dennison of Owosso, MI, daughter Sue Dennison of Ovid, MI, son Ken and Cindy Dennison of Ovid, MI, daughter Debbie Dennison-Guerrera-Schaar of Ovid, MI, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Clare Hathaway of Owosso, MI, and many nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by her parents Ward Hathaway and Vesta Wyrick, step-father Ward Wyrick, daughter Ann Lynette Dennison-Riley, and brother Earl Hathaway.

Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel, Owosso, MI Owosso, Michigan.

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