In loving memory of

Odette Farris Sfire
June 21, 1924 - February 7, 2014

SFIRE, Odette F. Age 89. February 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Farris. Loving mother of Yvette, Claude, Denise, Zeina, Mona (Matthew) Simoncini, and the late Roukoz. Dear grandmother of Sydney and Alec. Visitation Wednesday 2:00-8:00pm, with prayer service at 7:00pm at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Thursday 11:00am at the funeral home. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.

Tributes

Yvette wrote on Mar 20, 2014:

"Mom--I think of you everyday and do things through out the day with you in mind. Forever in my heart.......Love Yvette"

Family of Yvette Sayegh Moukarzel wrote on Mar 20, 2014:

"May Tante Odette rest in peace... She must be happy to meet again her loved ones who left before her..."

George Gabriel Sfeir and +++++ wrote on Mar 5, 2014:

" I hope these humble words that I collected here and there succeed to comfort your ailing heart. Say not, in grief, that your mother has gone, but always remain thankful that she was yours. God is here for comfort, ask and he will bring you peace. "Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear."

George Gabriel Sfeir and his trib wrote on Mar 5, 2014:

" The love and support of a mother can never be replaced, but we hope you find some strength, in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. "

Marion Stephens wrote on Feb 18, 2014:

"And Denise. Sorry I missed your name inthe first condolence. I have fond memories of all of you. Your mom was a wonderful person. "

Marion Stephens wrote on Feb 18, 2014:

"Yvette, Claudie, Zenia, and Mona, Sorry about your mom passing. She was a great person! She could sure cook! I enjoyed coming to your home as I always felt welcome. I have lots of great memories. God bless all of you."

Chris B. at Sunrise wrote on Feb 17, 2014:

"She was a great lady who loved to laugh. She brought happiness into everyone's life. "

David M. Thoms wrote on Feb 14, 2014:

"Odette was one of they most pure, unselfish people ever. She was always willing to assist with the mission of The Alliance Francaise of Grosse Pointe, without condition. We miss her, but will always remember her fondly as a dear friend."

Robert Roukoz Sfire wrote on Feb 11, 2014:

"Aunt Odette, I will always remember your smile. You were always smiling, and so happy to see us, as we were happy to see you. you will always be in my thoughts. lots of love, "Bobby"9"

Deborah R. Kingery wrote on Feb 11, 2014:

"I met your mother only twice and I recall that she was a gracious,smart,and strong willed matriarch. I remember thinking that she gave those traits to both of her daughters that I was aquainted with, Denise and Zeina. I am very sorry for your loss but you must remember in these darker moments what your mother gave to you and bless all of that and let that be your light."

Drs. Cristina and Jose Luis Menaldi wrote on Feb 10, 2014:

"Chere Odette: Vous serez toujours dans nos mmoires. Dieu vous bnisse Dear family: We extend our most sincere sympathy to you upon the loss of your mother. No one who knew her could ever forget her charm and warmth. Sincerely Cristina and Jose Luis (mcmenaldi@gmail.com)"

Susana and Carlos Grodsinky wrote on Feb 10, 2014:

"She always will be part of my happy memories. Susana Conversation French Group Alliance Francaise de Grosse Pointe, MI "

Mrs Higgins wrote on Feb 10, 2014:

"I am so sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine, may you be comforted by our ...God and Father of our Lord... the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation through the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God". (2 Cor. 1: 3, 4). Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Please also find comfort in the following: John 11:11 where Jesus said, "...Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from the sleep." Our Heavenly Father holds out the hope of the resurrection and the ability to see our loved ones again."

Philip and Charlotte Ganem wrote on Feb 9, 2014:

" Please accept my not being with you at this time. Traveling is becoming very difficult for me. Losing any part of my Sfire family is very difficult, especially one who was a hero of mine. With little moxie of Americana, she never faulted in the pursuit of her children's successes. She knew what to and went and to care of husband's business until illness and took over. ."

Rocky & Amalia Raczkowski wrote on Feb 9, 2014:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved mother ! Love, Rocky & Amalia Rackowski"

Chalut Family wrote on Feb 8, 2014:

"Yvette, Denise, Claude, Zeina and Mona, We are thinking about you in this difficult time. Grandma Odette was a gracious, beautiful woman who was always kind. And what an amazing cook she was! Her smile and warmth always made us feel welcome at her home. Love you all-- Lynn, Tony and Matthew"