Ann W. Linder of Orlando, Florida died July 23, 2025. Ann was born to Russell and Ava Waters February 25, 1935, in West Palm Beach. At age 8, her family moved to Orlando where she developed many lifelong friends. Following graduation from the brand-new Boone High School (she was in the first graduating class) Ann attended Florida State University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.
She married Larry C. Linder in 1956. They returned to Orlando where Larry pursued a career as a licensed general contractor, real estate broker and prominent commercial appraiser. She embraced the rural life as homemaker and mother, residing on Corner Lake in East Orange County, raising two boys, Paul and Robert.
Following the passing of Larry in 2020, Ann moved to Orlando Lutheran Towers
where she enjoyed reading a good novel.
In addition to her two sons, Ann is survived by her daughter-in-law, Debra Hendrickson (Robert Linder), grandchildren, Tori and Cannon, and step-granddaughters, Courtney and Brittney.
Ann was a dignified and loving person who always put others before herself and she will be greatly missed by her family.
There will be a private graveside service.
