Anna was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 18, 1937, to parents George and Olivine (Ducasse) Mohring. She married Gerald Harris in 1957 and raised 4 boys over their 20 year marriage. Anna later married John Pascale (Army CW4 Ret.) and spent 21 years with John before his passing in 2008.
Anna completed undergraduate studies at Mary Washington College and received a graduate degree in Psychology from George Mason University. She worked in real estate and was uniquely creative; an accomplished poet, astrologer, artist and beloved mother.
She is survived by her living children Mike Harris, Jeff Harris and Eric Harris; her daughters-in-law Cindy Trotto-Harris, Hala Harris, Marsha Harris; grandchildren Michelle Depaz, Nicholle Depaz, Dylan Harris, Megan Harris, Chris Harris, Jessica Harris; great grandchildren Caroline Harris-Depaz, Camryn Harris-Depaz, Eleanor Depaz, and Grayson Depaz; and her beloved poodle, Coco.
"In the dance of colors and whispered verses, the mystical heart remains—painted in poetry, woven in memory, eternally treasured."