Lucille Maxine (Hall) Ordway passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born April 5, 1923 in Beal City, MI the daughter of Rueben and Frances (Henning) Hall. Lucille was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, MI and the Clinton County Senior Center in St. Johns. She was a Clinton Memorial Hospital retiree where she worked in the Dietary Department. On June 29, 1946 she married the love of her life, Aaron Ordway, in St. Johns and he preceded her in death in December 1991. Surviving are her four sons, Terry (Sheila) of DeWitt, Jim (Cheryl) of Holt, Roger (Cindy) of Highlands Ranch, CO and Bill (Londa) of Bannister; thirteen grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and many special friends. She was generous with her love, especially for her family and extended family. In addition to her husband, Lucille was preceded in death by two brothers, infant brother, Lawrence Hall and John Hall and two sisters, (aka the silly sisters) Shirley Barrett and Dorothy Ley. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 109 Linden, St. Johns with Rev. Fr. Tim McDonald as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 7 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with a Vigil Service at 7:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 3100 West Rd., Bldg. B, Ste 110 East Lansing, MI 48823.
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