Amelia Congdon

age 86 of Clio, died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be celebrated on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 10:00am at SS Charles and Helena Church, Rev Father Gerald Ploof officiating, with burial in Thetford Township Cemetery. Ameliaas family will be present at the Miles Martin Funeral Home to receive friends on Friday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Family friends and parish will gather at 7:00pm to pray the Rosary. On Saturday morning, Amelia will be taken to church where she will lie in state from 9:00am until time of service at 10:00am. Memorial donations may be considered to a family fund. \ \ Amelia was born June 30, 1919 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Harry and Angelina (LaRose) Smith. She and Gerald Congdon were united in marriage August 31, 1940, in Flint. Amelia was a dedicated wife and mother, who enjoyed painting and the arts. Amelia was the founding member of the Order of Carmelites Discalced. \ \ Amelia leaves to cherish her memory 5 children: Gary and wife Ruby Congdon, Tracy and wife Denise Congdon, Donna and husband Alan Yokobosky, Mary Tahtinen, John and wife Michelle Congdon, 30 Grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren, 5 sisters: Katherine, Ceil, Evone, Sister Mary of Jesus Crucified, and Theresa, and 2 brothers: Bud and Ray.\ \ She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald, son Ernest, Grandson Gerald, 2 sisters, Unice and Gertrude, and 3 brothers Russell, Walter, and Jack.\