Ann P. Vader, formerly of Spring Arbor, MI, age 85, passed away at Victorian Manor Assisted Living Home in Clark Lake, MI on March 16, 2021. She was born on August 1, 1935 in Salyersville, KY, daughter of Edward and Bertha (Rice) Poe. Ann was married to Gerald Vader, and he preceded her in death.
Ann was a wonderful homemaker and faithful to her Baptist upbringing. She moved to the Jackson area from Myrtle Beach, SC, and Jackson and Spring Arbor were home for over half her life. Traveling--especially going on cruises, shopping, and going out to eat were favorite pastimes of Ann’s.
Survivors include her children, Rick (Peggy) Davis of Spring Arbor and Lori (Jeffrey) Reynolds of Jackson; many grandchildren; as well as brothers, Calvin Poe of Washington, Roger (Mary) Poe of Texas, and Hershel (Sandra) Poe of Grass Lake, MI. In addition to her husband, Gerald, Ann was preceded in death by siblings, Lewis Poe, Frank Poe, Jewell Casino, Mary Risner, Rotha Christian, Grace Fitzpatrick, and Elsie Fitch.
Services for Ann are private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her name to the American Legion Mackinder-Glenn Post #510. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
