Anne M. McCracken

Anne Margaret McCracken, age 70 of Lexington, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Marwood Manor in Port Huron, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born August 29, 1949 in Royal Oak, Michigan, daughter of the late Wilbur Stadler and the late Margaret (nee: Donaldson) Stadler-Alt. Anne was raised in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan where during her early years attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and later graduated from Ferndale High School. She was raised in a loving household where she and her family enjoyed their summertime retreats to the family cottage in Lexington. The cottage became a focal location for the family and further generations, so much so that Anne and her husband would ultimately make the cottage their permanent home. She loved her street, the lake, and all the memories created in Lexington. Throughout her life, Anne was known to her family and friends as a selfless woman who put others before herself. She was kind, loving, optimistic, and always welcoming to everyone. Even though Anne struggled with many health ailments throughout her life, she never once complained. She truly clung to her Christian faith and carried her personal cross always knowing her eternal home was in Heaven. When Anne was able, she loved to travel with her husband and loved ones. She also treasured the many family gatherings, celebrations and birthdays hosted at her cherished Lexington home. Anne’s family always looked forward to Nanny baking her wonderful cakes. Anne was renowned for her signature birthday cakes, along with the many other treats she baked for her family. Among all of her lifelong accomplishments and achievements, Anne’s greatest pride was found in her family and grandchildren. Each time she was blessed to share their company, the joy and love she felt was written all over her face, and that love continued right up to Anne's departure to Heaven, surrounded by her husband and children. Anne is survived by her husband and life companion of over 38 years, Jerry McCracken. She was the loving mother of Amy (David) Washington, Maryanne Mullins, and Jason (Raegan) Mullins. Anne was the cherished Nanny of Madison, Griffin, Erin (Drew), Thomas, Hunter, Chloe, Jake, and Brady. She was predeceased by her father, Wilbur Stadler, her mother, Margaret (William) Alt, and her brother, Stuart Stadler. A Memorial Visitation for Anne will be held on Friday February 28th at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, 5635 Main St. in Lexington, from 10:00 am until time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 pm noon. Officiating the Memorial Service will be Reverend Linda Fuller. Memorial donations, in Anne’s name, are appreciated to Gilda's Club Detroit, www.gildasclubdetroit.org or to the McLaren Hospice and Homecare Foundation, www.mclaren.org Anne's family wishes to thank the wonderful caregiver's at Marwood Manor for the personalized care and love shown to their beloved wife, mother, and Nanny. Thank you.

Anne M. McCracken

August 29, 1949 - February 22, 2020