Anne Elizabeth Bigelow Wise

She was born on January 18, 1931 in Chicago, IL and lived a life of optimism and laughter as she enjoyed making new friends and numerous hobbies such as: sewing, needlework, knitting, bridge, golf, and reading. 

After raising a family on the west side of Houston, she and her husband Joe, moved to River Plantation, just outside of Conroe, TX in 1978.  Anne was the beloved wife of the late Joseph (Joe) Churchill Wise for 41 years when he passed away in 1992.  

She is also preceded in death by her brother, John Bigelow. 

In 2014, Anne moved to Georgetown, TX, near her daughter, Dotty and enjoyed living at The Wesleyan.  Anne and Joe had four children, Dotty Culig (husband Pete) of Georgetown, TX, Janni Lifsey (husband Stanford) of Tampa, FL, Jay Wise (partner Connie Geary) of Corpus Christi, TX, and Bob Wise (wife Sally) of Medford, OR. 

Anne is also survived by her grandchildren, Chris Hooker (wife Angela), Ted Hooker (wife Jenn), Heather Wauchope (husband Josh), Stan Lifsey (wife Jill), Will Lifsey (wife Libby), Scott Wise, Jeff Wise (wife Erin), and Jason Wise (partner Lauren).  Anne’s great grandchildren are David Hooker, Nate Hooker, Libby Wauchope, Jack Wauchope, Walker Lifsey, Ian Wise, Miles Wise, and Wesley Harbin. 

A private family service will be held at the Houston National Cemetery on August 17, 2018.  A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Georgetown, TX on August 18, 2018 at 2pm with words of grace and healing from Reverend Yvonne Coon Snelson.  After the service a reception will be held at the McKinney Christian Ministry Center on the campus of First United Methodist Church. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s name can be made to the Wesleyan Homes Benevolent Fund, First United Methodist Church-Dotty Culig Scholarship benefitting the Learning Tree Preschool, Wesleyan Hospice, or to a charity of your choice. 

The entire family would like to say thank you to the loving support of the amazing caregivers and staff at the Wesleyan at Estrella and Wesleyan Hospice.