Lois Jean Sullivan's Obituary
Lois J. Sullivan (nee Greenwood) passed away on January 22, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia. She was born on August 21, 1930, and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, MI. She was the daughter of Wilford Greenwood, Sr. and Mildred (Baustert) Greenwood, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John P. Sullivan and a brother, Wilford Greenwood, Jr.
After graduating from St. Jean de Baptiste High School, she continued her education at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. That is where she met John and they got married and she deferred her college education to raise four children. She finally finished her education when she graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in primary education.She worked for the Catholic School system in Muskegon for 35 years, teaching mostly 4th or 6th grade at St. Jean, St. Francis, and St. Michael catholic schools. After her "retirement" from teaching she spent the next 25 years volunteering at Hackley Hospital as a courier.
She is survived by her children Jacquelyn Sullivan, of Ohio, Kathleen (Emil) Ocilka, of Ohio, Timothy (Yvonne) Sullivan, of Colorado and Kimberly (Michael) Sharrow, of Michigan. She has 7 grandchildren: Kevin (Angela) Sullivan, of Illinois, Stacy Ross, of Colorado, Brian (Deanna) Ocilka, of Indiana, Jennifer (Kyle Reyes) Ocilka, of Ohio, Kyle (Erica White) Sharrow, of Michigan, Michael (Keely) Sullivan, of California, Sarah (Kris Galvin) Sullivan, of Colorado. She is also survived by her 16 great-grandchildren.
She will have a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church 1716 Sixth Street in Muskegon, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:00 am. Visitation at the church starting at 10:30 am. A small luncheon will be served immediately after mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a charity of your choice.
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