Loretta Jane Wilcox, 58, a resident of Howell, Mich., died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was born May 11, 1946, in Powe, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Grindstaff Britt.

She is survived by her husband, Douglas L. Wilcox, whom she married Aug. 19, 1967, in Pontiac, Mich.; children, Gail Backus of Redford, Mich., and Marcus Wilcox of Howell, Mich.; sister to Helen Wright, Mary Adams, both of Missouri, Norman Britt of Okla., Laura Franklin, Shirley McCabe, both of Texas, and Johnie Britt, of Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Britt and sister, Alma Walles.

Visitation was held Thursday, June 24, 2004, at McDonald's Funeral Home in Howell, Mich.

Funeral services were conducted at Friday, June 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 210 Church Street, Howell, Mich., with Dr. Gary Bruland officiating.

Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or First Baptist Church of Howell, Mich.