Elizabeth Weigant

WEIGANT, Elizabeth Jean - Age 93, of Fenton, died March 14, 2015, of a long life, lived well. She will live on in the hearts and memories of the family, friends, students, and caregivers whose lives she touched. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton. The Reverend Heather Barta will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Those who wish to do so may make contributions to St. Jude's Episcopal Church or the Fenton Community Fund. Jean was born April 15, 1921 in Detroit, the daughter of Mark and Alice (Bennett) Gordon. She was a graduate of Fenton High School and Eastern Michigan University. Jean married Leo W. Weigant on December 23, 1949 in Ann Arbor; he preceded her in death on July 21, 1998. Mrs.Weigant was a teacher at State Road Elementary School for more than 20 years, retiring in 1981. She began her career teaching high school "Commercial" in Linden and Holly. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Weigant of Birmingham; step-son, Dr. Leo A. Weigant of Annapolis, MD; daughter-in-law, Carol Weigant of Pittsburgh; former daughter-in-law, Nancy Fowles, of Raymond, ME; brother, Vance Gordon of Fenton; sister, Mary (Stanley) Poag of Texas; grandchildren, Wendy, Christopher, Tracy and Peter; great-grandchildren, Eric, Amy, Sarah, Rebekah, Elisabeth, Alexa, Charlotte, Diamond, Chenelle, and Vincent, Mrs. Weigant was also preceded in death by her step-son, Peter Weigant, and grand-daughter Shelly. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:00 AM
St. Jude's Episcopal Church
106 E. Elizabeth St. Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:00 AM
St. Jude's Episcopal Church
106 E. Elizabeth St. Fenton 48430, United States