Ann Teague Trufant

1927 - 2022

Ann Teague Trufant, a native of Jacksonville, Florida who moved to New Orleans in 1952, died on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was 94 years of age. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Stokes Teague and Ann Lamar Stockton Teague, her husband of 47 years, William von Phul Trufant, and her son, Lawrence Todd Trufant. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three sons, William von Phul Trufant, Jr. (Bobbi), David Stockton Trufant (Anne), and Michael Cade Trufant (Carole), grandchildren, William von Phul Trufant, III, Courtney Trufant Sutton (Brett), Elizabeth Trufant Flury (Jake), Sarah Trufant Hunt (Patrick), Andrew David Trufant (Lynda), Adam Charles Trufant (Teresa), John Cassidy Trufant (Ana), Jeffrey Ferguson Trufant (Brigid), Joseph von Phul Trufant, Michael Cade Trufant, Jr., and Christopher William Trufant, and great-grandchildren, Samuel Teague Sutton, Anne Marie Flury, Jude Dominick Flury, Luke Jacob Flury, Hannah Elizabeth Flury, Clare McKenzie Flury, Hayes David Hunt, Indie Maria Hunt, Bosco Charles Trufant, and Beau Dat Trufant. Ann was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 30, 1927, and was a graduate of Florida State University, where she earned her BS degree and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was a co-owner of Bless Be Ties in New Orleans, a kindergarten teacher at Trinity Episcopal School, and "den mother" with the Rex organization. She was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans and the Junior League. Ann's love of the North Carolina mountains is a legacy that she leaves to her sons and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. in New Orleans, on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00 am. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00. The interment will follow the service at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ann's memory to Trinity Episcopal Church and/or School, or to the charity of your choice. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.