Ann Louise Stephenson

FORT WORTH -- Ann Louise Stephenson, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, surrounded by family and very close friend Lynda. Funeral: Mass, 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 3601 Altamesa Blvd. in Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the North Central Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Ann Stephenson was born on Dec. 14, 1940, to Joseph Felix and Celeste Seelinger in Fort Worth. She graduated from Our Lady of Victory and married William "Billy" Stephenson in 1961. They had three children: Lisa, Chris, and Kyle. Ann was an administrative assistant for many years and eventually helped Billy establish his business, Warranty Service Inc. They both loved to travel, particularly their annual trip to New York City in December. Winter was her favorite time of the year with Christmas, snow, fires and crock-pot dinners. She enjoyed playing the piano, tennis, tap dancing, reading, game nights with the Mira Vista girls and dinner and a movie on Friday nights. As season ticket holders, Ann and Billy also loved to attend the TCU football games. Ann was a faithful servant and a longtime parishioner of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and one of the first pianists for the Church in the mid 1970s. She was a loving wife and mother. She cherished the Sunday gatherings and dinners at her home with family and anyone else who might show up. They knew they were always welcome. Family and friends will always remember her sense of humor, kindness and generosity. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her children would like to thank Lito, Jonathan, Lina and Luisa with Pascual Senior Homes and Vivian with Radiant Care Hospice for the excellent care they provided their mother. Ann was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband of 48 years, Billy Stephenson; and her brothers, Joseph and Karl Felix. Survivors: Daughter, Lisa Carter and husband, David; sons, Chris and Kyle Stephenson; grandsons, Landon Stephenson and Wes Anderson and wife, Serena; brother, George Felix and wife, Kathy; sister, Celeste Pritchard and husband, John; sister-in-law, Ampawan Felix; great-grandchildren, Elise and Aiden Anderson; numerous nephews and nieces; and many dear friends.