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May 8, 1926 - Aug 15, 2012
We just heard from Doug Davis of Ann's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you, Dr. Cloud. We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Anne Allen
August 18, 2012 | Seabrook, TX
We love you Grandma, we have great memories of you that will stay with us forever.
We're sending you hugs and kisses
Love,
Eric and Sophie
Sylvia Cloud
August 18, 2012 | Katy, TX
My heart is breaking for all of you, Uncle Bill, Steve, Dell, and Louise. While we have not been together in a very long time. My heart is full of the many fun family gatherings in Charleston, with Aunt Ann orchestrating the family dinner for us all. Our prayers and big hugs are with all of you during this time. We love you all!! Kara, Clay, Payton, and Scott Phillips
kara phillips
August 17, 2012 | Denver, CO
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Bill, Steve, Del, Louise and family. Mom and Aunt Ann used to joke that I was really Aunt Ann's daughter because we were so much alike - that was a big complement to me and I aspire to be the woman my aunt was. Hugs and prayers - Annie will be missed. Love, Kathy and Steve Broniecki
Kathy Broniecki
August 17, 2012 | Omaha, NE
Thinking of you and yours, Ann. May your memories bring your peace.
Cheryl McKee
August 17, 2012 | Charleston, IL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Uncle Bill, Steve, Del and Louise. She was a wonderful woman and Aunt.
Love to you all,
Reid, Debbie, Dustin and Dillon Bell
Reid Bell
August 17, 2012 | Pratt, KS
Sister Jane, Niece Kelly, Aunt Ann
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Aunt Ann's passing. My heart and prayers go out to all who loved her. She was an amazing woman of extraordinary character. I will miss sharing our traditional Thanksgiving call. Love and condolences to all.
Kelly Baker
August 17, 2012 | Yutan, NE
CHARLESTON, IL – Ann Cloud, age 86 of Charleston, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church located at 2206 4th Street in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church with Reverend Walter Carlson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery located in Charleston. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to Wesley United Methodist Church. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Ann was born on May 8, 1926 in Isabel, Kansas and was a daughter of Delano Ray and Nettie Mildred (Thompson) Bell. She met Bill Cloud while in college and they were married on August 31, 1947 in Isabel. For nearly sixty-five years they have shared a loving marriage and friendship. In addition to her husband, Ann is survived by their three children, Steve Cloud and wife Cathy of Martinsville, Illinois, Del Cloud and wife Sylvia Molina-Cloud of Katy, Texas and Louise Neal and husband Mark of Williamsville, Illinois; six grandchildren, Zachary Neal, Max Neal, Eric Cloud, Sophie Cloud, J.W. Cloud and Rose Cloud; her sister Jane Ford of Topeka, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Ann was preceded in death by a brother, Don Bell.
When living in Madison, Wisconsin, Ann was employed as a clerk at a drugstore owned by the governor of Wisconsin and one of her frequent customers was Frank Lloyd Wright. After moving to Charleston she worked part-time at Eastern Illinois University. She was a devoted member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston and taught a Sunday School class for many years. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter CF and served as President from 1968 to 1970. Ann was also a member of the Charleston Country Club where she was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards as a member of various social bridge clubs.
Ann enjoyed the beauty of the rose gardens she tenderly cared for as well as the many friendships which she cultivated and nurtured. Ann realized the blessing of a wonderful family and devoted her life to being a loving wife, a devoted and supportive mother and a doting grandmother. Her love and concern for others was an admirable quality and her warm and affectionate smile was always appreciated. Ann will truly be missed by her family and many friends but will always be fondly and lovingly remembered.Click here to view Ann's memorial video.
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