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Ann was born March 20, 1932, in Jackson, AL, to the late Ethel and Thomas Howell. She graduated from Jackson High School – Go Aggies! - and moved to Tuscaloosa with her husband Tom Tarleton. Ann completed her Bachelor's, Master's and AA degrees in Education from the University of Alabama. She taught 5th grade for 34 years at Northington Elementary and was a dedicated educator and ally for her coworkers. At the age of 40, Ann discovered a love for tennis! She picked up a racquet and played at the Tuscaloosa Country Club every change she got. She developed many tennis friends as well as a pretty mean serve!
Ann loved her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was their "Nan" and she lived large in their lives. Ann loved the Lord, she did a daily devotional and found comfort in her Bible, she will be missed by many. Our family covets your prayers, as we learn to navigate a world without her.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by husband Thomas Joel Tarleton; as well as brothers: Thomas Felix Howell (Betty) and Robert Howell (Evelyn).
She is survived by her loving family, including daughters Lisa Pike (David) and JoDel Hambaugh (Dexter); grandchildren: Tarleton and Ashley Pike, Callie and Rachel Pike; great-grandchildren: Tate Pike and Harper Pike; sisters Helen Joyce Homan (Ray) and Sandra Faye Banks (Mack); brothers Raymond Percy Howell (Juanita), James Goodman Howell (Betty) and Jack Leonard Howell (Barbara Dale).
The family wishes to recognize all of Ann's former teacher friends and co-workers at Northington Elementary as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Ann's honor, may be made to the Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl, 1711 23rd Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, or to the donor's favorite charity,
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Ty Miller
January 13, 2025
Mrs. Tarleton was what I remember her by. She was my 5th grade teacher at Northington Elementary School almost 35 years ago. I remember finding my report card and the very pleasant comments she left for my parents, and it warmed my heart. I have many wonderful memories - including 5th grade graduation and singing to all our parents in the cafeteria. I was blessed to have such caring and supportive teachers there. I will always have fond memories of her. My prayers to her family.
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Susann Wiggins Lawley
January 13, 2025
Girls I´m so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Mother but I know where there is a great celebration of friends going on I loved your Mom also.. and I know she is so proud of the women ya´ll have become!!! I suspect Coach T is celebrating too we´ll all be together again some day... love to you All !
Mark Leggett
January 9, 2025
In 2002 I bought the home across the street from Ann and Tom. They were both so kind and welcoming to me and my partner. They knew everyone on the street and so much history about the neighborhood. They were so supportive of the neighborhood association which I eventually became president of.
I have since moved to New Orleans. I have several sweet memories of them both. Every single morning, weather permitting, Ann would pop that sun visor on her head and walk the neighborhood with her sister. Countless times I would glance out my window and see one or both of them (Tom and Ann) swinging in the swing to the side of their driveway. A very sweet thing to see.
One time we left for work slamming our back door so hard that it made the front door, that had been left unlocked, swing open. Tom and Ann spotted it open prompting Tom to grab his golf club and head over to conduct a full inspection with a phone in Ann´s hand ready to call the police.
Most of all I remember knocking on their backdoor to discuss a neighborhood issue or collect association dues. Ann would always invite me in and would always offer me a glass of Chardonnay which I always accepted.
Good people.
I know the family will miss her terribly. Love to all.
Mark Leggett
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