Ann Hodge Macomber

MACOMBER Ann Hodge Macomber, 83, peacefully died at her home on August 1, 2010. In 1947 she obtained a bachelor's degree from Newcomb College. She earned a master's degree in Library Science from Emory University in 1951. Ann Macomber began her medical library career in 1949 at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She assumed the roles of reference librarian, acquisitions librarian, and Associate Director. Ann left New Orleans for a ten year period to work at Emory University then returned to LSU. After over thirty years of service to LSU, Ann retired in 1987. She was conferred the distinction of Emeritus Professor of Medical Bibliography. Active in civic affairs, she served on the board of directors for various organizations, including Poydras Home. Ann was president of the Poydras Home Auxillary from 1997 through 2000. "Under the Oaks" is printed using the Newcomb Alumnae Periodical Fund, established through the kindness of Ann Hodge Macomber. Ann was also a member of Friends of Newcomb. Other civic organizations included Orleans Club, Phi Mu, Plimsoll Club and the Fine Arts Club. Professional organizations consisted of The Medical Library Association of which she was a fellow, and The Academy of Health Information Professionals. Survivors include her sister, Kate Hodge Lane of Greensboro, NC; stepchildren Linda Macomber Guas and husband Mariano and Douglas F. Macomber, step daughter in law, Janice Bourgeois Macomber; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Macomber; parents, Elbert and Emma Hodge; brother, E.J. Hodge, Jr.; stepson, Donnie Macomber; brother-in-law, Bill Lane; and nephew, Richard Lane. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, (in Metairie Cemetery). To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.