Anna Pauline Gillenwater, age 56, a resident of Clinton Township, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born on Tuesday, September 24, 1963 to Marion D. and Cheryl Gillenwater in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Anna worked as a nurse aide for several years before becoming a restaurant manager, a career she held for nearly 30 years. Anna adored her children and family; she cherished the time she shared with them. She enjoyed trips to the casino where she would play her favorite games, Raging Bulls and the slot machines. In addition to her casino trips, relaxing by the lake was also part of her regular schedule. Anna was also very crafty. She loved gifting her crocheted blankets to family and friends. Anna enjoyed a wide variety of music, a few of her favorites being Lynyrd Skynyrd and Janis Joplin. Singing and dancing were some of Anna's passions. She loved to show off her talented singing voice and took great pride in teaching her brothers charismatic dance moves. Anna is survived by her beloved children Savannah (Justin) Martin, Trevor, and Sadie, and anticipated her first grandchild, Baby Martin. She will also be missed by her mother Cheryl Gillenwater, siblings Del (Cathy) Gillenwater Jr. and Daniel Gillenwater, her niece Farrah (Jake) and nephew Shawn and her treasured life partner Carl Williams. Preceded in death by her father Marion D. Gillenwater Sr., and brother David Elliott Gillenwater. Funeral services for Anna will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, Warren. Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, MI. Visitation Sunday, November 17, 2019, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Funeral Home:
A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Warren
32000 Schoenherr Road,
Warren, MI
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