Gloria Ann Witherspoon
March 21, 1931 - October 28, 2016
GLORIA ANN WITHERSPOON, age 85 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1931, in Detroit to the late Harm and Leona Fay (Wills) Van Dam. Gloria and Norman Witherspoon were united in marriage on January 14, 1950 in Port Hope. Together they owned and operated the Dairy Isle/Norm’s Place, for many years. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1987. She enjoyed collecting antiques and refinishing them, and being with her grandchildren. Gloria is survived by her children: Allan Witherspoon and his wife Juliann of Ortonville, Randy Witherspoon and his wife Laura of Rochester Hills, Dean Witherspoon and his wife Lani of Midland, Wendy Anderson and her husband Frederick of Flat Rock, and Danette Samson and her husband Timothy of Flushing, 12 grandchildren: Matthew, Jennifer, Bryan, Jamie, Jenee, Jillian, Geoffrey, Jessica, Brianna, Dylan, Carson, Colin, and 5 great grandchildren: Brett, Laura, Caden, Aleks, and Emerson. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Betty Schave and Janet Thoms. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory of Bay City. A private family memorial service will take place at Ramsey Funeral Home, with internment to take place at Rock Falls Cemetery. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com
GLORIA ANN WITHERSPOON, age 85 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1931, in Detroit to the late Harm and Leona Fay (Wills) Van Dam. Gloria and Norman Witherspoon were united in marriage... View Obituary & Service Information