Anna "Annie" L. Schmitt

Born on November 26, 1944, in Havana, Cuba, Annie was the beloved daughter of the late Jorge Paul Ramos Muñoz and Ana Lagomasino de Ramos. She brought joy and warmth to every life she touched and lived her life grounded in deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and a heart full of service.

Annie found profound spiritual fulfillment through her volunteer work at the Sister Dulce Mercedarian Prayer Center, where she developed a close and lasting bond with Sister Dulce. Their friendship and spiritual connection remained a source of strength and comfort to Annie throughout her life and until her final days.

Nothing brought Annie more joy than being part of her three sons’ lives. She treasured every moment spent with her nine grandchildren, who lovingly called her “YaYa.” Her legacy lives on in each of them—in their laughter, faith, and sense of family.

Annie is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Elwood Gerard “Jerry” Schmitt; her children, Gerard Sidney Schmitt (Carla), George Frederick Schmitt, and Michael Louis Schmitt (Lenore); her grandchildren, Olivia Vayree Schmitt, Isabelle Cecilia Schmitt, Meredith Ella Schmitt, Kyle Frederick Schmitt, Jacob Sidney Schmitt, Adelaide Anne Schmitt, Juliette Alexandra Schmitt, Michael Anthony Schmitt, and Jonathan Elwood Schmitt; and her sister, Marta Ramos Suarez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jorge and Ana Ramos.

A memorial service to celebrate Annie’s life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy 73, Prairieville, LA. A memorial gathering will begin at 10AM, followed by a memorial mass at 11AM, officiated by Reverend Andrew Merrick. A reception for the family and friends will be in the St. John Activity Center. Inurnment will be at a later date at Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans, La. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to The Sister Dulce Foundation, Inc., 17560 George O’Neal Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, or online at cypressspringsprayercenter.org, in honor of Annie’s faithful service and enduring spiritual legacy.

Annie will be remembered for her deep compassion, her steadfast faith, and the boundless love she gave to all who knew her.