Ann Cecilia McClory

McClory, Ann C. Age 89. October 24, 2016. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Michael (Catherine), Daniel (Florentina), Therese (Matthew) Norris and Msgr. Robert J. Proud grandmother of Claire, Emma, Pierce, Grant, Shaye, Joseph, Thomas, Margaret, Philip, Cecilia and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Reverend Robert Conway, C.PP.S., John (Loretta) Conway, Joan (the late Marion) Lee, the late Joseph (Mary, still living) Conway, Mary (Stan, still living) Mullins and Reverend Thomas Conway C.PP.S. Predeceased by parents Harold and Marie Conway. Ann and James (Jim) were married on September 7, 1957 at Sacred Heart Church in Roseville. She was a longtime resident of Royal Oak and member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 pm with a 7 pm Rosary and Thursday 2-9 pm with a 7 pm Vigil Service at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Friday, in-state 9:30 am until time of Mass, 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206 are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com . Ann Cecilia Conway was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 18, 1927, the fourth of seven children of Harold and Marie Conway. Ann was blessed with a devout family, which included the distinction of two sets of twins. Ann shared the special blessing of growing up alongside her dear twin sister Mary. As a young girl she moved with her family to Roseville. She entered the convent at age 15, into the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Nazareth in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She did not continue to final vows, and instead at age 23, returned to Roseville and worked downtown at Detroit Edison. She became active in the Third Order of Saint Francis at Saint Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit. It was at Saint Bonaventure that she met the love of her life, James Martin McClory. The two were married for over 59 years. As a young mother of four, Ann was active in parish life at St. Francis DeSales Parish in Detroit. After moving to Royal Oak in 1970, she became very involved at Saint Mary Parish as a catechist, lector, extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and in many other ways. Ann eventually was recognized as a Certified Pastoral Minister, and helped found Healing Word Ministries, a Catholic prayer ministry. She led retreats and offered spiritual direction to many seeking the Love of Jesus. Ann was a member of the Love of God Prayer Community of Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, also in Royal Oak, for many years. She enjoyed camping, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was able to travel to Rome and the Vatican on two occasions, and meet Saint Pope John Paul II. Ann had a deep prayer life, attended Mass daily until her very last years - and possessed an abiding trust in the Mercy of Jesus. In recent months, when asked how she prayed, Ann shared "During the day I'll be working around and then just sit down and talk to Jesus. It's just a matter of opening your heart and thanking Jesus, especially after receiving Holy Communion." Throughout her entire lifetime, Ann served as a special instrument of God's Peace, Healing, and Blessing to all.

Ann Cecilia McClory

April 18, 1927 - October 24, 2016