Nina Sowle, 92, of St. Joseph, formerly of Roscommon, passed away November 19, 2016, in St Joseph, Michigan.
Nina was born June 28, 1924, in Hillsboro, Illinois the daughter of Wayne and Ruth (Jones) Hudspeth.
She married Lee Sowle in 1956. Nina loved the Northern Woods. Lee and Nina were proud of the fact they built their retirement home in the woods of Roscommon. She was a lifelong Christian and Baptist, having been very active in her church. Nina always enjoyed adopting shelter pets and always had a dog. She will always be remembered for having a smile and the best laugh. She was always ready, willing and able to enjoy what was happening around her. During World War II, Nina worked in the Ypsilanti Willow Run bomber plant as a riveter inside the wing section of planes. She is a member of the Rosie the Riveter National Association. Nina was the epitome of one who understood the values and hard work of the greatest generation.
Nina will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Linda Anderson; her many step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Nina is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lee, Lee’ daughter Sally, her sister Marguerite, her brothers Woodrow, Drexel, and Kenneth.
Nina’ family would like to thank Crown Point’ staff and resident’ for their respect and meaningful care. This made her final year’ fun and memorable.
The family will receive friends November 29 at the Walsh Funeral Home in Roscommon at 11:30 am until the funeral service at 12:30 pm officiated by Michael Ritchie. For further information please call 275-3600.
Nina will be laid to rest in Roscommon Village Cemetery, Roscommon, Michigan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.
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