ETHEL FOUTS, age 87, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at William Beaumont Hospital, in Royal Oak, Michigan. She had been a resident of Fox Run Community in Novi, and former resident of Henry Ford Village in Dearborn and of Hazel Park and Franklin, NC. She was born in Asheville, NC.

Mrs. Fouts worked in retail at Sears Roebuck at both the Highland Park and Oakland Mall stores. She was a proficient retail representative and had many friends and customers. She worked with, rather than arguing and tried to make sure everyone was happy. She was also the lady who always saw the bright side - never complaining, even during her illness.

Mrs. Fouts was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother; and she was always involved with people, and had many friends and confidants. She liked to be with people and to help them. Her life was devoted to helping others.

She had numerous friends at Henry Ford Village and Fox Run Community, where she participated in many and various activities. She was also frequently involved in her church�s activities.

Mrs. Fouts worked hard to help pay for her children�s college educations and to take care of her family. She was very proud of their educational accomplishments, including her daughter�s doctorate.

Deceased Spouse: the late Vance C. Fouts, former City Manager of Hazel Park
Surviving Son: James Fouts, Warren Council President
Surviving Daughter: Dr. Joyce Fouts
Surviving Son-in-law: Dr. Michael Bugenski, for whom Mrs. Fouts had a great deal of respect and love
Surviving Grandson: Mrs. Fouts was very proud of the grandson, Alex Spresser, who was an honor student and 2006 graduate of Birmingham Groves High School. He currently is a freshman at Western Michigan University.
Surviving Close Friend: Tom

Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at Fouts Cemetery.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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