Ann Rightnour Obituary
Annie was born on December 25th, 1983, in Chicago, IL to Tom and Lucy Keating. She graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in 2002 and received her bachelor's degree from St. John's College in Annapolis, MD in 2007. On December 19th, 2016, she married Tim Rightnour. For many years, she was a brilliant teacher at Great Hearts Academies. She loved her students and considered teaching her calling. In her spare time, she was active in the Phoenix theater community.
Annie was dedicated to helping everyone and was a trusted and useful confidant for her many friends and colleagues.
Annie was a gifted writer of poetry and prose, a deep thinker, and serious scholar of classical literature and philosophy. Annie's favorite book was The Brothers Karamazov (required reading for all her loved ones).
Annie is survived by her husband Tim, her parents, Tom and Lucy, and her two siblings, Clare (Chris Snyder) and Shea (Sheena Roque).
There will be no visitation, but a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 16th at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W Palmeras DR, Sun City, AZ 85373 at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment at Sunwest Cemetery, El Mirage. A memorial service will follow in the Chicago area at a later date.
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Raymond Johnson
March 4, 2026
Annie will always remain in my heart and prayers. She first knew my late wife Helen who adored her. I recognize that 03/03 would have marked 18 years for her of which the three of us shared our experience strength and hope together. She gave hope and love to many. May Gods rewards be endless and blessings to the entire family. Ray J
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Kandyce Hughes
February 17, 2026
I loved getting to know Annie in Summer Shorts at Theatre Artists Studio this past summer. She was always kind, loving, and she did her best despite how she was feeling at times. I admire her bravery. I look forward to seeing her again in heaven.
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