Leora Irene Grubaugh Andrews, age 90 of Delta Township , passed away January 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospice Services. She was born February 5, 1926 in Gratiot County, the daughter of hard-working farmers Harold and Wilma (Dush) Grubaugh. Leora was a 1943 graduate of Fulton High School and retired at age 70 from the State of Michigan. Leora is survived by her two daughters: Sherry (Wesley) Havens of Delta Township, Janie Andrews of Delta township, granddaughter, Jill Harris Nower (David) of Delta Township and great grandson, Riley Nower. Sister-in-law Janet Grubaugh of St. Johns, niece, Janelle (Dave) Maniez, grand nephews, David and Joshua Maniez and grandniece Ashtyn Maniez of St. Louis. Leora was blessed with 3 stepchildren that she loved as deeply as her own. Richard (Nancy) Andrews of Maple Rapids; Robert (Paula) Andrews of Leesburg, Florida, and Sandy Gimotty (deceased). Beloved step grandchildren; Mark Andrews of Houston, Texas; Marlin (Angela) Andrews of Middleton; Matthew Andrews of Muskegon; Michael (Tiffanie) Andrews of Perrinton; Mitch (Danell) Andrews of Perrinton; Robby Andrews of Miami, Florida; Randy (Deb) Andrews of Brighton; Ryan (Monica) Andrews of Brighton; Bryan Kowalski of Akron, Ohio; Dannette Burch of Greenville as well as several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Stanley Grubaugh; stepdaughter Sandy Andrews Gimotty and step-granddaugher, Michelle Middleton. Leora’s family was her pride and joy and top priority in life and she took great care of them, always putting their needs first and foremost forsaking hobbies and special interests. She wanted nothing for herself and all who knew her will say that she was a totally selfless human being. She suffered poor health over the past several years but still managed to persevere. She will be greatly missed by her family, special cousins, and friends as a very kind, compassionate and caring soul. A celebration of Leora's life will be held at Maple Rapids Methodist Church on Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Volunteers of America, 430 N. Larch, Lansing, MI 48912 or The Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
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