CLOSSON, ANNABELLE of Clarkston, passed away June 4, 2021 at 87 years of age. Annabelle was an extraordinary woman, throughout her life and career she was a driving force for good. She was born and raised in Detroit, moving to Mayville with her parents, and aunt and uncle after WWII. There she helped in her parents' hospital and began a life of caring for and striving to better the lives of others. When she graduated from Albion College she started her career as a teacher, and then obtained her RN from Boston College while her beloved husband Paul was overseas with the US Army. Upon graduation, she started hospital nursing. When her children were in school, she combined these two and taught nursing at St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She used her theatrical skills to create a series of training films on the treatment and care of cleft palates that were used for decades. As she moved from place to place, she continued nursing in one form or another, including starting a CNA program at the Chelsea high school to give students an opportunity to start a career, ending her career in Florida as a CCU nurse. She kept her license up to date even after retirement, until she was 76 years old. Throughout her life she followed her passion for theater, whether creating training films, directing the Chancel Players in seasonal plays, or starting theater groups in the various places she lived. Her passion for theater expressed itself in her daily life, as well. Annabelle not only got things done where other people gave up or didn't even see an opportunity or problem, she did it in her own inimitable style and with great panache. From the hats on her head, to the rings on her fingers, she was always as beautiful on the outside as she was on the inside. Those who were lucky enough to know her, knew how generous and formidable she could be when standing up for herself, those who needed help and those she didn't even know, her charitable donations and actions were quiet, but persistent, her voice in support of those in need, loud and supported by action. Annabelle always heeded her own advice "just DO something". Even after years of joint replacement surgeries which would have put most people in a chair for good, she got one with wheels and a battery and kept on charging forward, even faster. She and Paul spent a good part of their retirement in Florida, where she headed up the Florida Mobile Homeowners Association, working with the Florida state congress to right abuses and forestall park closings that would make hundreds of people homeless. They also traveled the byways of the US and Canada, reaching 49 states and going from coast to coast in Canada before their 50th wedding anniversary. As a gift from daughter Leah and Annabelle's mother (also Annabelle) they finally made it to Hawaii on a two week cruise, bagging all 50 states of the union. Throughout the many career shifts and moves, Annabelle was a strong and loving role model mother, by word and deed, showing her children that a life worth living was a life of service, love and strength. "Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, with all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can." John Wesley Annabelle's immediate family held a private service at Central United Methodist Church, Waterford. A celebration of Annabelle's life will be held in the autumn. Annabelle had many friends and family who will miss her. She has joined her beloved husband Paul and first born son, James Paul in heaven. Survived by her daughter Leah Halpin, son-in-law Steve who invited her to live with them and granddaughter Maggie sorely miss her daily presence. Her son Mike, his wife Nancy and grandson Bryce grieve all she meant to them. Her "sisters" by years of love and choice, Janice (nee Closson) Caldwell and Ann (nee Shimkus) Closson will miss her vital presence in their trio. Annabelle is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, "adopted" grandchildren, her heart knew no bounds for those she loved. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Facioscapulohumoral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH) Society or the Southern Poverty Law Center.