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BORN
1940
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2015
Ann Nicholson Obituary
After her daughters were in school, Ann started a career of volunteer activities – among her favorites were the Head Start Program and Camp Fire Girl Leader. Ann was a lifetime Presbyterian and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church (now Covenant Presbyterian). She served as an Elder and started a program for senior ladies, Adventure Group, accompanying them on excursions to cultural events.
At age 50, she enrolled in nursing school and became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Wilson N. Jones Hospital and Austin College. A highlight of her nursing career was volunteering on a medical missionary trip to a village in Venezuela.
In addition to all things family, Ann's passion was food. She spent countless hours reading cookbooks cover to cover, researching restaurants and menus, and experimenting with adventurous recipes. Ann took great pleasure in sharing her cooking talents with her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Herbert Campbell Kilpatrick and Marjorie Wheat Hahn, and sisters: Nancy Kilpatrick Tatum and Mary Wheat Hahn.
She is survived by her husband Jim Nicholson, brother: John Kilpatrick, sisters: Nell Hahn and Mary Frances Morris; her daughters: Nancy Jung (Don), Sally Dutter (George), Marjorie Qualls (Russell), and a special exchange student from Norway she claims as her daughter Nina Schjoldager; Grandchildren: PFC Robert Jung, USMC, PFC Anna Jung, USMC, Susan and Janie Dutter, J.T. and Keith Qualls.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Michael Benson and his staff for their tireless care through many difficult illnesses.
Memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sherman, TX at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Ann, smile at a stranger, offer kindness to a friend, eat good food, and support the charities of your choice.
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Linda Foos
September 27, 2015
I did not know Ann, but I do know her daughter, Sally. Having read about Ann's life, I see the clear reflection of Ann in Sally-- filled with joy and energy and dedicated to faithful service to others. I send condolences to Ann's entire family in the loss of so dear a woman.
Barbara Jennings
September 25, 2015
She was a strong, witty, intelligent woman who loved to share stories about her girls and their families. She was very proud of them all! And so in love with Jim. I will miss her tales and laugh! Happy to know that she is celebrating with my mom and many friends who have welcomed her to Heaven. I love you, Ann.
Margaret Goodnight
September 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I loved having her as a friend in our college days and know she will be greatly missed by all. Punkin
Angie compton-yost
September 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss Majorie my prayers are with you and your family.
Honey Gray
September 24, 2015
Nancy, Don, Robert and Anna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Hugs to you all,
Honey
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