Annie Gease

Annie was a graduate of Bishop Ready High School, Class of 1971. She dedicated many years of service to the City of Columbus in Code Enforcement before retiring in 2022.

Beyond her career, Annie was very active in her community and believed in the importance of connection, service, and helping others. She was also a devoted and active member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) since 1998, where she found fellowship and purpose.

Annie was a woman with a strong personality and a generous heart. She was outspoken, strong-willed, and direct. You never had to guess where you stood with Annie because she always spoke her mind and told it like it was. She was unapologetically herself, and those who knew her wouldn't have wanted her any other way.

Annie is survived by her loving husband, George Gease; Children, Sherri (Russ) Bennage and grandchildren, Bri and Matt; Carla (Kelly) Savage, and grandchildren, Amanda, Holly, Michelle, and Brandon; Kerouac (Sara) Smith, and grandsons, Miles and Radley; Rachael (Reko) Fracassi; Rita Riggs, and grandchildren, Dawson and Bailey Mullins. Siblings, Bob & Nancy, Marc, Kathy, Patty, Jodi, John, Jim (Yellowhawk), Margie & Gary (Orahood). She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will cherish her memory.

Annie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Fleeman. Siblings, Mary, Paul, Bill, and Ruth (Yellowhawk).

Annie leaves behind a legacy of family, friendship, community involvement, and service to others. Her strength, honesty, generosity, and unmistakable personality will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed, but the memories she created and the lives she touched will continue to live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 2pm-6pm at the Westgate Shelter House, 3271 Wicklow Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43204.

Forever loved, always remembered.