Flora "Ann" Smith

Flora “Ann” Smith, age 93 of Rosebush, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the MyMichigan Medical Center of Clare, surrounded by her family. On September 25, 1932, Ann was born the daughter of Marvin “Red” and Helen (Sellers) McClain in Steuben County, Indiana. Throughout her childhood and early adulthood, Indiana was home to Ann, where she was a graduate of Fort Wayne’s Northside High School. Shortly after graduating, Ann was united in marriage to Clarence “Pete” Smith in November of 1950 in Garrett, IN, and together they enjoyed sixty-nine years alongside one another until Pete’s passing in December of 2019. In 1968, Pete and Ann moved to Clare following Pete’s work opportunities. During that time, Ann treasured her homemaking roll for her growing family and her secretarial jobs for many years with Clare’s Thayer Dairy, Doherty Hotel, and Fuel Gas Corporation. In the early 80’s Pete and Ann retired to the warmer weather of Lake County, Florida, until Ann moved back to Rosebush in 2020 to be closer to family. Ann was an avid reader, owner of the world’s greatest apple pie recipe, and an active member of the Rosebush Presbyterian Church. However, those that really knew Ann knew that her most cherished times were spent playing cards with her Eagle’s, Moose, and Isabella COA friends and enjoying her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-granddaughter. Ann is survived by her three children Alan Smith of Rosebush, Sam (Trish) Smith of Heber City, UT, and Sue (Steve) McGrath of Louisville, CO. and her grandchildren Shad (Miranda) Smith, Sara (Mitch) Haycock, Pete (Chelsea) Smith, Erin (Chris) Finn, and Patrick (Marijke) McGrath. Other survivors include her great-grandchildren Kenny, Madison, Carter, Molly Ann, and Jacob, and her great-great-granddaughter Vivian. Ann was preceded in death by her husband Pete Smith, her parents Red and Helen McClain, and her brother George McClain. In keeping with Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ann’s life will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Clare VFW Hall. An additional celebration with Ann’s Indiana family will take place in Garrett, Indiana Saturday, May 30, 2026, with time and location yet to be determined. Ann’s final place of rest will be in the Christian Union Cemetery of Garrett, Indiana where she and Pete will rest alongside family. For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared on Ann’s tribute page at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Flora "Ann" Smith

September 25, 1932 - April 30, 2026