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ANN FUTCH Obituary
Ocala - Ann Fortner Futch, loving wife, mother, and friend, of Ocala and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, passed away on October 8, 2012, at Sylvia's House in Ocala.
Born November 16, 1943 in Miami, Florida to Ed and Gladys Fortner, Ann moved to Ocala in 1959 and graduated from Ocala High School in 1961. She attended Florida State University, graduating in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Ann taught in the Marion County School System.
Ann loved the beauty of the world and all it had to offer. Ann was a licensed pilot, boat captain, and rode a motorcycle across the country. She and her family traveled the world and she was fascinated with nature, especially hummingbirds.
Survivors Include her husband and high school sweetheart of 53 years, R. S. "Butch" Futch, Jr., her children, R.S. "Chip" Futch, III, and his wife, Maria Esther, and their children, Michelle, Alex and Jaqueline, of Boca Grande, Florida; Caroline Elizabeth Futch of Tampa, Florida; and Jeremy Edward Futch, his wife Danielle, and their children, Brenna and Morgan, of Ocala, Florida. She is also survived by her mother, Gladys Dunn Fortner, her sister, Mary Jane Bohus and her husband Jerry, and their children, Christopher and Sarah, her sister-in-law Sandra Futch Conn and her children, Christa and Greg, her brother-in-law, R. William "'Bill' Futch and his wife Beth, and their children, Alexandra and Will, as well as many special and beloved cousins, extended family and close friends too numerous to count.
Memorial services will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Hiers-Baxley Chapel located at 910 East Silver Springs Boulevard, with Pastor Sue Haupert-Johnson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Interfaith Emergency Services or Hospice of Marion County.
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Memories and Condolences
for ANN FUTCH
February 1, 2013
Dear Butch and Family, My heart and prayers to you all with the loss of Lovely Ann --- such a vibrant and inspirational women. I'll always remember her ready smile and encouraging ways. She will be missed and remembered by so many. Much love, Dianne Kushner, San Miguel de Allende
Dale Kelley Powell
October 22, 2012
Butch, I'm so sorry for your loss. I had no idea she was sick so her passing was a shock. I remember her as a sweet, kind person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
October 17, 2012
My deepest sympathies to all of you.
-Victoria
October 16, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Ann. She was a very nice lady and we enjoyed talking with her when she came in our office. May God Bless all of you and we pray for God to comfort you. Dr Charles Odaiyar, DDS & Staff
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ellie mcleod
October 15, 2012
Butch and all the family,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It was a blessing to have known Ann and she will be missed by all of us.
Linda Cowart
October 15, 2012
Butch so sorry to hear about Ann. Time heals but memories last forever. May peace be with you and your family.
Marge Felix
October 14, 2012
To the entire Futch Family we are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Love The Felix Family (Marge, Loring and Christopher)
Bobby Dinkins
October 13, 2012
Mr. Futch and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My most cherished memories are of Lake Weir and all the great simple times at your lake house. I can still see all of us out in the lake washing up with a bar of soap and Anette Johnson singing "Carolina Moon". Memories they live forever. May the Lord comfort you all during this time.
Mary and Bob Macknack
October 13, 2012
Butch and family,we are very sorry to hear about Ann.Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.May allyour sweet memories fo Ann bring serenity to you.
Mary and Bob Macknack
October 13, 2012
Butch and family , We are sad to hear about Ann. Please know our thoughts and prayer go out to you and family
October 12, 2012
Dear Butch and family,
We are so saddened by Ann's passing. We are praying that God will comfort all of you during this most difficult time. You built so many years of memories together, those wonderful memories will be there to help comfort for years to come. God bless you all.
Billy and Fay
Beth Huff Poucher
October 12, 2012
Dear Butch and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ann was a special lady and friend. I'm so glad we had time to share memories at our class luncheons. She will always be in my heart.
October 12, 2012
Our hearts are heavy. Love, prayers, and hugs for your great loss. What a sweetie she was. Linda Cooper Petteway
Judy Young Dykes
October 12, 2012
Butch,I am so saddened for your loss and so thankful that we all had Ann in our lives. My prayers will be continuous that God will transition your grief into peace that surpasses understanding as you dwell on the magnificent memories you two made together.
Mark & Shirley Yandle
October 12, 2012
Butch:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family while you mourn your loss of Ann.
Carol Maloy
October 12, 2012
Dear Butch and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. I know she will be missed by her family and friends. Ann, was a lovely person. May God, bless you and your family. Your friend Carol Maloy
October 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Prayers to all her family durig this difficult time.
Becky Johnson Scott
Mary Gay & Danny Clark
October 11, 2012
Butch and Family - Mary Gay and I are saddened to hear about Ann. We know all who knew her will miss her greatly, but the good memories will never fade. You and your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Alicia Byerley
October 11, 2012
Butch and family,
Ann and I were such good friends in high school. And shared the freshman year experience at FSU as roommates. We used to write notes and draw pictures for each other when things were hard. I don't know if she shared that with you. Then she made a book for me-covered with our totally ugly drapery fabric-and filled with so many memories. Did she ever tell you about my surprise room decorating that happened frequently? She never know what to expect. Or our trips to "The Corner" on Friday nights when she and others made me into a Bag Lady?? We had such a good time
Add to that, she was my maid of honor when I ran away and got married. She helped me carry out the secret for a long time. Remember when the two of you came to visit the us right after we got married?
Ann will always be in my heart.
love,
Alicia Baumrind Byerley
Milly & Mike Wilkinson
October 11, 2012
Butch, even with our move to Huntsville, AL two years ago, we still tell our experience of having the greatest neighbors in the world when we moved to Ocala. We will miss Ann terribly and will pray for you and your family.
Pat English-McClung
October 11, 2012
Butch and family, I was saddened to hear about Ann. May sweet memories of times past bring comfort and healing at the loss of your dear wife and mother.
David Rhoden
October 11, 2012
Butch & Family
Ruth and I are very sorry for your loss.
Ann will be missed by all who knew her.
Ann 2012
Sandra Scott
October 11, 2012
I echo all the sentiments expressed here but would like to add what a wonderful daughter she was. One of her top concerns these last few years was that her mother not find out she was ill and fighting for her life. I remember years ago she and Butch flying home from Italy for her mom and they both took prime care of her her whole life. Ann and I also talked often about our fathers who died too young also and she loved this verse from Wordsworth:
"Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind.
All our love to Butch and family
October 11, 2012
Butch, we were very sad to hear of Ann's passing after a brave battle with cancer. We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I still remember those days at Ga Tech when you driving down to visit Ann at FSU or she was coming up to Atlanta.
There is no doubt that Ann was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. We, unfortunately, will not be able to make it up to Ocala for the Memorial Service in her honor, but please know that we are thinking of you.
Pat and Carolyn McKeown
October 11, 2012
Butch: So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and will be missed by all. You and your family are in our prayers. Steve & Frances
Carol Crumbliss MacDonald
October 11, 2012
Butch and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I remember Ann at Sunday school (1st Methodist) and OHS like it was yesterday. She was always a gracious and beautiful person, inside and out--keep in your hearts all the good memories, and she'll be with you always.
Carol Crumbliss MacDonald
OHS Class of '61
Chad Williams
October 11, 2012
Butch, Chip, Caroline, and Jeremy:
I extend my most sincere sympathies for your loss...and we all will miss Ann Futch. She was the rare mix of strength and beauty. She was knowledgeable, witty, warmly hospitable. She was both regal and down to earth. Nobody defined style more than Mrs. Futch...and her's never changed. She was statuesque, radiantly beautiful, and elegantly sophisticated. Many of my friends had a Mrs. Robinson crush on her, but she was also a loving and protective mother.
I recall her jumping in the surf from a 12 ft high dock to 'save' Jeremy who had just fallen in the ocean. Or her extended arm across my chest as she neared a stop sign...you know, to add support in case the seat belt wasn't enough. If you were lucky enough to be under her care...she'd confidently mitigate any predicament you'd find yourself in.
For the first 10 years of my life my brother and I spent as much time at her house than our own, lucky to have her help shape who we are today. It is at times like these that I have to believe in heaven...for like that familiar old house on 5th street, no other place would be as fitting for such a star to call home.
Bennie Bedenbaugh
October 11, 2012
Butch : so sorry to hear about Ann ! I did not know she was sick !! Remember her in high school and how beautiful !! The Lord did bless you with Ann !!!! Sorry I will not be able to attend but know I will be praying for you and family !! Hope to see you soon !! Bennie
Jimmy and Gilda Miller
October 11, 2012
Dear Butch and family,
You all have our deepest sympathy. May God wrap His arms around you all and give you comfort and peace.
Sincere thoughts,
Donna Boulwarex
October 11, 2012
My prayers are with all of you.
Don Cummings
October 11, 2012
Butch: Joe and I are so saddened by the passing of your beloved Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 11, 2012
Butch:
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Ann. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Joe
October 11, 2012
Butch: We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife Ann.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Don & Joe
Betty Philips
October 11, 2012
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Butch and family in the loss recently of their beloved Ann. She was so nice and always had a lot of care and concern for everyone. Praying that you will be comforted by your wonderful memories of her. Betty Jo (Bailey, OHS,'61) and Zeke Philips, Sparr, FLorida
Terry Thomas
October 11, 2012
Dear Mary Jane, Butch & Family:
Though it has been many years I remember Ann and her kind and friendly manner. I was 5 years younger and not well known to Ann as she was up at FSU most of the time, but when I would drop by to visit Mary Jane she would treat me like the next door neighbor. May the warm memories of your times together and a life well lived bring you comfort at this time. Ann was a lady of grace and I am glad you had each other.
Sincerely yours,
Robin White
October 11, 2012
Mrs. Futch was my First Grade Teacher at Anthony Elementary School and although it has been many years since I have seen her, she was one of the sweetest, most caring people I have ever known and she went out of her way to help one 5-year old girl overcome shyness and insecurity and left a lasting impression on me from that point on. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
October 11, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Butch and family on the loss of Ann.....wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and confidante. Having been down this same path in the recent past,
I tender my warmest and richest blessings to all of you as you grieve.
Your memories will enrich your down times as you all reflect on those good
and meaningful days with her. I remember her in high school and, of course, coached Butch o the BKB team.
All of us are better because Ann
crossed our paths. God's blessings
to you all. Peace.....Carey McDonald
Bert and Kathy Figueredo
October 11, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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