Ann was born on March 23, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. She met the love of her life at age 15 and on July 14, 1946, she married Bill Holt and moved to Texas. They had 3 children; Tommy, Michael, and Deborah. Tragically, they lost Tommy at a very young age of 5.
Ann worked as an accounting clerk then manager for LTV for 39 years and was recognized as an Outstanding Performer in the Business Operations and retired at age 62 to take care of her husband and enjoy her grandchildren. She lost Bill at a young age of 69; 4 months before their 50th wedding anniversary. He asked her to marry him on her 16th birthday and passed on her 66th birthday.
She filled her days with volunteering for many Cedar Hill organizations including COPS (Citizen on Patrol) where she volunteered for 15 years, was heavily involved in the Elf & Friends program and in 2011, was awarded Volunteer of the Year. She was named “Princess of the Pantry” as she worked for the Cedar Hill Food Pantry for 23 years; she was the Treasurer at Senior Center and volunteered at the Labor & Delivery at Charlton Methodist hospital. During Party on the Hill, you might have seen or dodged her as she sold more tickets for the police raffle than anyone, she would help youngster’s fish at Joe Pool Lake, pass out water to bikers and throw candy during the parades. On June 13, 2017, she was honored and awarded, “Good Samaritan of Cedar Hill, by Mayor Rob Franke. Even when she moved into Crescent Point, she volunteered once a week for the Country Store.
Ann had a very competitive streak and loved playing games including Bridge, Bingo, 42 and Bunco. In fact, her last memory was playing Bunco.
Ann was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, her husband - Bill, her son - Tommy, two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her caring son, Michael Holt (Kathy), her loving daughter, Deb Harrison (John) and her pride and joy, beautiful granddaughters, LeAnn, Cari, Kimber, Lauren (Matt) and Carolyn (Bradley).
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 5 - 9 pm at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home 200 W. Center St. Duncanville, Texas 75116 at 10 o clock.
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