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Rhea Halsey

NASHVILLE, MI

August 25, 1919 - March 27, 2016

Rhea Halsey Obituary

Rhea Luree (Peg) Halsey, age 97, of Nashville, MI passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Peg was born August 25, 1919 to Floyd & Leta (Faust) Rogers. She married George Donald Halsey on January 22, 1938. Their daughter, Linda Lou Halsey, was born on February 24, 1939. Tragically, George drowned on February 27, 1941. On March 24, 1942, Peg married George’s brother, Robert Ira Halsey and they were happily married until the time of Robert’s death, March 6, 2008. Peg then lived on her own with the help of family and friends until she suffered a stroke in April of 2015. She had a feisty spirit, which undoubtedly kept her going the past 97 years. According to her own accounts, Peg was a lively child. She loved hearing (and telling) many stories. She and Bob enjoyed spending time outside hunting and fishing, as well as searching for arrowheads and morel mushrooms. Peg was an avid gardener and wonderful cook. She was accomplished in sewing and needlework and always enjoyed playing cards. She never lacked for adventurous friendships over the years, but was especially blessed in her later years by the visits of family and friends. Peg is survived by her daughter, Linda Halsey Ames; granddaughters, Stacey Ames, Vanessa (Philip) Albee, Theresa Ames, Stephanie (Bruce) Carlton; great grandchildren, Ben (Stephanie) Carlton, Matt (Danielle) Carlton, Chett Albee, Megan Carlton, Ryan Albee; and 11 great-great grandchildren, Madison, Matilda, Hunter, Claire, Bruce, Caleb, Luke, Lydia, Tyson, Anna and Isaac. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Shirley Halsey and Ila Burnett, and leaves behind many treasured friends. Peg was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Edna and Russel; great granddaughter Angela Luree; and son-in-law, Bill Ames. Funeral services will take place at the Maple Hill Cemetery Chapel, 801 Tully Brown Drive, Charlotte, Michigan at 3:00 PM on Friday March 31, 2017, with Matt Carlton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Daniels Funeral Home (www.danielsfuneralhome.net). Visitation will begin one hour before the funeral. In place of a graveside service, there will be a celebration of Peg’s life at the chapel following the funeral. The family would like to express deep appreciation to the staff at Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services, where Peg was a resident for 2 years following her stroke. Flowers or donations are not necessary … instead, take time to thank a health care worker or express your love to family and friends.

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