Luella Mae Cheshire

A beautiful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother died this week. Luella Mae Cheshire had a smile that could light up a room, and kindness that permeated her being. It showed in the words she spoke and the way she lived her life. She could bake an apple pie like nobody’s business, and take pictures. They say if you see what someone photographs, it shows what they love. What did Luella photograph? Her family. She will be dearly missed.

Luella Mae Cheshire, 81, was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Niles. She was one of three children born to Melvin and Esther (Young) Moore. Luella passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at Serenity House in Byron, Mich.

On Aug. 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to Anthony Cheshire, who preceded her in death March 1, 2005. She also was preceded by a daughter, Kathy Cheshire; a son, Tony Cheshire; and her parents.

Luella is survived by three sons, Mike (Beverly) Cheshire of Woodland, Colo., Don (Kathy) Cheshire of Harbor Springs, Mich., and Jeff (Theresa) Cheshire of Heber City, Utah. She also is survived by five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Margarie) Moore of Hartford; a sister, Clara Demske of Coloma; and a daughter-in-law, Paula Cheshire of Owosso.

The family will welcome friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where on Saturday, Dec. 31 the celebration of life service to honor her memory will commence at 1 p.m. Luella will be laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 2029 S. Elms Road, Building B, Suite A, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family can do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.