"What I remember about Ann, is her love of the Lord that would light up her face whenever I saw her. She was a kind lady, who demonstrated that love in her life. Prayers are with those she left behind. She will be sorely missed."
In loving memory of
Anna Mae Marvin
October 16, 1927 - April 1, 2012
Anna Marvin, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Anna's life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, April 28, 2012, from the Faith Community Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Anna Mae Brown was born on October 16, 1927 in Jackson County, Iowa, to George Frederick and Ella Mae (Taylor) Brown. She was a 1945 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married the love of her life, George Lewis Marvin on September 19, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2004.
Anna had worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell and then as a Tupperware Dealer. She loved both her jobs and kept in touch with her co-workers the rest of her life.
Anna was a member of the Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. She loved visiting with family and friends, enjoyed making home cooked meals and was known for her pies. She was devoted to her immediate family and extended family and organized many family reunions.
Anna is survived by her children, Donn (Pauline) Marvin of Libertyville, IL, Barb Schmidt of Maquoketa, IA, Sue (Jim) Mayberry of Maquoketa, IA, and Kevin Marvin of Queen Creek, AZ; a sister, Betty Commet of Lake Wales, FL; 9 grandchildren, Mike (Amy) Schmidt, Tony (fiancé Rachel Miller) Schmidt, Mariah Marvin, Mallory Marvin, Sarah (Ken) Chapman, Thomas Mayberry, Logan Mayberry, Emily Marvin and Katie Marvin; 2 great-grandchildren, Laszlo Schmidt and Sailor Schmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, son-in-law, Dean Schmidt on September 2, 2010, and a brother-in-law, Glen Commet.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Anna Marvin memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Barb and Family, We are praying for all of you at this time of great loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady!! Much Love, Denise & Larry Zirkelbach"
" My prayers are with the family and freinds of Anna Mae. I enjoyed the times I got to visit with her at Clover Ridge and before she moved there. She was a very lovely lady!"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Anne will be missed by so many. We were neighbors when our kids were growing up. She and George were such good neighbors. We both enjoyed visiting with them so many times. May God be with you and give you peace."
"Dear Barb, Sue, and family, "
"..To all the Family Special doesn't come close to describing George and Ann. We so enjoyed being neighbors on the hill and were blessed when they moved to Rosemere Lane across from Mom and Dad Tracy. Our trips home were twice as enjoyable. Jordan still has his little walking duck that George made for him when he was born. Ann would always catch me up on all of the family with so much Love and Pride in her voice. The greatest tribute you can give her is to Love one another even half as much as she Loved you all! Love and Prayers "
"Barb & Sue, So sorry to read of your mothers passing. It's so hard to farewell to a loved one, but knowing that we will be reunited with them all someday makes it a little more bareable. Find comfort in knowing she is at rest and with our heavenly father. My family wishes to extend our heartfelt sympathy . we will remember her in our thoughts & payers. God Bless Gale & Nancy ."
"Mom and Anna Mae were such good friends their whole lives. They had lots of great times working together and especially celebrating those halloween birthday's! I always enjoyed seeing Anna Mae when she'd be out shopping for something warmer. She was a special lady and our thoughts and prayers go out to your family."
"We telephone operators always enjoyed your Mother. She was always happy and never complained about anything. We will miss her at our get togethers."
"To the Marvin family, you have our deepest sympathy. Your Mom was a wonderful, loving lady, she will be missed by all who new her and loved her."
"I have so many "favorite" memories of Ann. Her husband and my dad, Larry Temple, worked together at Iowa Electric for many years and were good friends. I grew up knowing the Marvin Family as close friends. When I first started going to Faith Community Church she welcomed me with open arms. She took me under her wing and we shared a lot of hugs! She gave me a picture of my dad and her husband standing in front of a new truck they got at Iowa Electric and I will always cherish that.The day that Ann moved in to Clover Ridge Place, I was very excited that she would be part of the "family" there. As Donita Dohrn and Sarah Sheehan were talking with her in her apartment and getting her checked in I could hear their voices in Ann;s bedroom. Of course I had to go in! I snuck around to the end of the bed to surprise her and she threw her arms up in joy and I climbed right up from the end of her bed and laid with her, and we held each other tightly. I will never forget that feeling! I love her so, she has been a shining star in my life and I will miss her stories, but I am glad she is with our Savior and with her husband George. She wanted that very much! God bless you Ann Marvin for all you've done for others and for being the glowing spirit that you are. Good bye for now ~ I will meet you on the other side, arms spread with joy and gladness! You will be living in my heart until then!"
"Sue, I was very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time."
"Donn, Barb & Sue, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was always such a nice person who was a pleasure knowing. She is now with your father again whom she missed dearly as you could see it in her eyes everytime you saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Sue,
Sorry about the loss of your Mom, you have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Carol"
"What a special lady she was! My heart goes out to all her family and friends who must say good-bye. May comfort be found in sharing the many good memories she has left us. Sincerest condolences to you all."
"Donn and the rest of the Marvin Family: Please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
"Sue Barb and family so sorry for your loss "
"Ann's Family, I can't tell you how sorry I felt when I read of the death of Ann online this morning. I have so many good memories of Ann and George. When George died I was attending Faith Community and I helped to serve at his funeral. After that Ann and I began sitting together during worship services and really enjoyed each other's company. In her Christmas card this past Dec. Ann asked me to stop by and see her sometime. I feel so bad that I hadn't gotten that visit made yet. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your mom and dad were great people! "
"Sue and family: Our prayers are with you at this time. I have fond memories of both your mom and dad.
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