Ann Elizabeth (Smith) Hodges, 52, passed away July 1, 2014 in Houston, TX.
She was born April 29, 1962 in Springfield, MO to Eugene and Jeanne (Baron) Smith. From her days as a majorette of the Kilties at Central High School, to holding her granddaughter Taryn, her smile and personality were radiating and vibrant. She worked hard fundraising for Cancer and Lymphoma Research.
Ann is survived by her husband, Brad Hodges; daughter, Courtney Ramlow, and her husband Paul, and their daughter Taryn; son, Andrew Hodges, and his wife, Marissa; brothers, Tom Smith, and his wife Linda, Jeff Smith, and his wife Donna, Greg Smith, and his wife Gina; sister, Martha “Sue” Martin, and her husband Mike; dogs, Hope and Katy; and many other family members and friends.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m Saturday July 5, 2014 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the Mass in the church.
A reception for Ann will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday July 4, 2014 in Tom and Linda Smith’s house in Springfield, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell Suite G Springfield, MO 65807.
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