Black, Jean nee Braun. Age 80. May 1, 2012.
Beloved wife of Ed for 59 years. Loving mother of Larry Paula Black III and John Kim Kingsley Black. Proud grandmother of Kevin, Eric and Shay Krista. Dear sister of Kathryn Al Eicher. Aunt of one nephew and one niece. Jean grew up in Milan, MI, enjoyed the Girl Scouts and was a graduate of Albion College. She was an enthusiastic reader and bridge player, and very much enjoyed her constant fellowship at the table. She was an avid boater, and all their boating friends treated Ed's first mate like the admiral she was. She was a world traveler and sightseer, having visited 55 countries, and a collector of knife rests. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until the time of service 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Burial at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to American Heart Association appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.