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Obituary for Anna Aghababian

Anna Aghababian was born to Nishan and Mary Aghababian at home in Detroit, Michigan on September 20, 1932. She went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2022. The family, including her older brother Sarkis (Sam) and younger brother John moved to several different homes in Detroit then settled into the home on Hemingway in Redford in 1957. Sarkis, a WWII veteran, had already married Margaret (Marge) Kenosian in 1954 and had eventually moved into a home nearby. John joined the Army shortly after moving to Redford, then married Ruth Cranga in 1960. Anna chose not to marry. She enjoyed a life of hobbies and travel. She knitted, crocheted, painted and fished. She traveled to Israel and the Middle East, through Europe and Central and South America. Some trips were on her own and others were with groups including several mission trips through various organizations. Anna loved camping and when she could, she would commandeer her niece or one of her nephews to go along with her. One travel highlight was driving her motor home to Alaska and back at the age of 74. She made this trip with a 90 year old companion. It wasn’t until 3 days into the trip that Anna found out that her friend had no intention of driving.

Anna loved attending Covenant Community Church in Redford, Michigan. She was an active member of Singles Offering Love to Others (S.O.L.O.’s) of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Anna also supported many charities in Michigan, across the USA and Internationally.

Anna worked at Detroit Credit Union and then Wayne, Out County, Teachers Credit Union both for over 20 years. For a time she was also on the board of Directors at WOCTCU. She retired in 1991 and had been enjoying life on her own terms ever since.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her sister-in-law Marge and younger brother John and his wife Ruth. She leaves behind her brother Sarkis, 1) niece and 6) nephews.

Sarkis and Marge: Aram Aghababian (Debbi Sainz) Amity (Tim) Faes; Nyla and Dylan Vanessa (Toby) Mansker; Caden, Benjamin and Reyah Anya Aghababian (Evan Scott) Kris Aghababian Steve Aghababian (Barbara [Barb] Aghababian-Homburg) Amy Aghababian-Lydon (Daniel [Shea] Lydon); Finn River Lydon Philip (Phil) Aghababian (Valerie Bishop-Aghababian) Jessica

John and Ruth: Paul Aghababian (Laura) Amanda and Nicholas Nishan (Mark) Aghababian (Chihiro) Anoush (Hana) Aghababian (William [Billy] Hentenaar); Lily Aznive, Anahys, Azad and Aram Sharon (Mark) Pape Steven Pape (Katie); Kassie, Ben and Nicholas Stephanie Pape Jennifer Pape; Liam and Owen Olivia and Mitchell

The Funeral will be at: Schedule as follows: Covenant Community Church Friday January 28, 2022 25800 Student Viewing: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Redford, Mi. 48239 Service: 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon 313/535-3100 Luncheon: 12:00 Noon until?

The Cemetery is: Oakview Cemetery 1032 N. Main Street Royal Oak, Mi. 48067

* There will be no internment service.