Anna Ciampa

Anna Ciampa, age 88, of Waynesville, North Carolina. originally from Massena, NY, peacefully descended into Heaven on December 7, 2024.

Ann was the first born daughter of the late Justin and Pauline Jerome of Massena, NY. Predeased by her parents, several aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephew.

Surviving Ann is a sister, Rita Flynn (Ian) of Colorado and two nieces, Shannon Johnson and Coleen Savage. Uncle Daniel Henry, cousins: Sheila Mockry, Carter Henry, Marilyn Rude, Glenn Henry, Gary Henry, Debbie McGregor, Patti Leroux, Barb Jerome and Robert Murray. Great niece and nephews: Erica Ray, Jeremiah Lamica and Rickie Cramer.

Ann Jerome married Michael Ciampa of Massena, NY, that marriage ended and years later her companion was William McMillan until his passing.

Ann attended Massena Schools. Ann started her career in retail working at several local stores throughout the years, but she's remembered mostly for working at Ames Dept. store as the Jewelry Dept. Manager. Ann knew every department and worked at the registers definitely making friends along the way with her warm, welcoming and outgoing personality. Many of those friends remained lifelong friends.

She loved animals of all kinds especially cats, having more than one at all times. She also would place food on her porch for the animals out in nature, they became a nightly sight to see coming to get their snacks and dinner. They were not afraid of Ann and would come to trust her, she got the biggest kick out of watching them on her porch.

Ann was a "spitfire", she loved life and her journey. She could tell stories of her adventures and experiences making you laugh and feel like you were there yourself. Ann was such a positive person, genuine, loving, full of grace and dignity. Ann would help anyone, having compassion and empathy for those less fortunate than herself. She was a woman who was proud, hard working, honest and reliable. Ann was someone you wanted to keep close in your circle, a cherished gift to many. She will surely be missed and remembered. Roma Moates, a dear friend became her caregiver later in life, giving Ann needed assistance with love and compassion.

May Ann's beautiful soul rest in peace and may the eternal light perpetually shine upon her. Rest in Peace.

Ann attended Ninevah Baptist Church for many years and had many friends in the church and in the Waynesville Community, where she lived out the last 22 years of her life. She was saved and ready to meet her Savior when she passed.

A service will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Massena, NY in April, when she can be placed in the ground with her mom, dad and William.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are asked to be made to Ninevah Baptist Church, P.O.Box 38, Waynesville, NC 28786.