Gurneith Susan Wilcox, age 92 of Howell, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009. Born January 6, 1917 in Lapeer County, she was the daughter of Arthur and Arminthia (DeGrow) Shippey. A resident of Howell since 1975, Gurneith was a former credit department clerk for Hudsons and a member of the First Baptist Church of Howell. Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Wilcox (10/12/1996) whom she married in Silverwood, Michigan on April 20, 1940. Loving mother of Darlene (James) Garver of Oxford, MI and Douglas (Mary) Wilcox of Howell. Also survived by her grandchildren, Renae Fox, Brian Garver, Gail Backus and Marcus Wilcox; great grandchildren, Travis, Nate and Justina. Funeral service Monday, 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 210 Church St., Howell with Pastor Herb Wilson, Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at the Rich Cemetery near Lapeer. Visitation Sunday 1 – 4 & 6 – 8 p. at MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions suggested to: First Baptist Church of Howell or the American Diabetes Association.
