Alma Louise Anzell

Alma Louise Anzell, age 88 of Shelby Township, MI. Alma spent her early years living in and around Detroit, Michigan with her three sisters, Dolores, Carmen, and Geraldine, and their parents, Antonio (Harry) and Stanilas (Stella). She was a voracious reader since childhood, spending many afternoons in her youth under the tree in her family’s yard reading books and snacking on saltine crackers. She met her late husband, Roy at the Eastwood pool in their East Detroit neighborhood at age 13. They married in 1955, and spent their 64 years together traveling in their RV to 44 of the United States, cross-country skiing, taking dance lessons, and bowling. She diligently supported Roy through his diabetes, helping him live a healthy life to the age of 86. Alma was active in many social causes. As a dedicated servant of the church, she was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Parish in Roseville and St. Margaret’s of Scotland in St. Clair Shores. She participated in bible study groups and worked on parish committees, including helping navigate the Vatican II changes in the 1960’s. She and Roy were involved in Marriage Encounter and Retrouvaille for many years, hosting groups in their home, and traveling to national conventions. She was a member of the Red Hat Society along with their friends from the Fisher Body Coaches camping group and participated in charitable activities with the group. She is survived by her children Roy (Kimberly) Anzell, Christopher (Suzanne) Anzell, Guy Anzell and Lisa Anzell; grandchildren Sarah (Brandon) Masters, Rachael (Tyler) Mello, Anthony (Emily) Anzell, Douglas (Amanda) Anzell and Aaron (Karmen) Anzell, and great-grandchildren Noah Mello, Sophia Mello, Cohen Anzell, Landen Anzell, Elinor Anzell, and Esmae Anzell; Sister Carmen Mink; sister-in-law Susan (Jerry) Truskowski; and many nieces and nephews. Alma's family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 25, instate from 9:30 a.m. until the time of her mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Please share a story or leave a tribute at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Alma Louise Anzell

July 9, 1936 - February 16, 2025