Ann M. Willmington (Shults) died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023 with family at her side. She was 90 years old, having recently celebrated her milestone birthday with all her children and grandchildren attending.

Ann was born on October 19, 1933 in Maywood, Missouri to the late Russell and Vera Shults. She graduated from Palmyra High School, Palmyra, MO. Ann attended Blessing Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1954. On August 1st, 1953 Ann married the love of her life, Gordon, in Quincy, Illinois. They were married for 67 wonderful years. In 1959 Ann and Gordon left Quincy to pursue a new job for Gordon in New Jersey, and over the course of the next 25 years, Gordon's career took them to new locations such as Detroit, Grand Rapids, MI and Nashua, NH.

In 1969 Ann and Gordon settled in Grand Rapids, MI. Ann would work as a teacher's aide in the Grand Rapids School System for the next 15 years as well as a volunteer and room mother for her 3 daughters. In 1983 Gordon's career took them to New Hampshire, where they would stay until 1995 before returning to Grand Rapids.

Ann was completely dedicated to being a mother and grandmother. She always put her family first and was an exceptional role model for her daughters. Her greatest joy came from being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Colleen York (Craig), Carla Grand, and Beth Hogan (Bill), as well as 7 grandchildren, Sarah Stormes, Emilie Marcaurelle, Anna Sellner, Ross Grand, Zachary Grand, Connor Hogan, and Sophie Orr; and 6 great grandchildren.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Eugene, her son-in-law David Grand and her beloved husband, Gordon.

There will be a private graveside burial on Tuesday, December 19th. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation, please consider Gentiva Hospice.

The family would like to personally thank Jessica and Cyndi at Gentiva Hospice for their kindness and loving care of Ann as well as the greater Gentiva staff for all of their support.