Garnet Eudora Sprague

1923 - 2015

Garnet Eudora Sprague obituary, 1923-2015, Lansing, MI

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

1730 East Grand River Ave

East Lansing, Michigan

Garnet Sprague Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

Garnet E. Sprague
Lansing

Born on January 23, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan to Harry and Gladys (Harrison) Fuller, passed away March 31, 2015 at the age of 92. Garnet retired from Auto Air Industries as a plastics laminator. She coordinated movie nights, was a great card player, loved bus tours and bingo, and enjoyed sewing. She helped make hand puppets for several years for the children in the pre-op ward of McLaren Greater Lansing and a lead a women's group in water exercises at the Oak Park YMCA.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Surviving is one daughter, Christine (Terry) Knippa; son, Ronald Sprague; three grandchildren, Harrison Sprague and Josh and Erin Knippa; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Brooke and several nieces and nephews.

According to her wishes, no services will be held.

Those desiring may make contributions to the Habitat for Humanity, 1941 Benjamin Drive, Lansing, MI 48906 in memory of Garnet. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing.

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2 Entries

April 4, 2015

Dan and Barb Fuller

Ron and Chris,
We're so sorry to hear about your Mom. The last few times I saw her we had some good talks. Always enjoyed her. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2015

Loretta Shriver

Very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very special Lady. She will be missed. wish I could have seen you. Hugs and Kisses.

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