J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Robertson, Ann R.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Ann Heath Raney Robertson, 94, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2009. She was born on December 13, 1914 to the late Augustus Monroe and Annie Jolly Raney of Smoky Ordinary. Ann moved to Petersburg at age six to be raised by her Aunt Wilma and Uncle John Jolly and remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1936 graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College with a degree in English Literature. A devoted member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, Ann served on the Altar Guild and was a founding member of the Wednesday morning Bible Study. She was a dedicated volunteer for CONTACT, a 24 hour telephone ministry. Ann was proud to be a member of Daughters of the American Colonists, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the American Association of University Women.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Richard G. Robertson, Sr., son, Richard G. Robertson, Jr., granddaughter, Christa Suzanne Robertson, sister, Florence Brockwell and brothers, John Raney and Emmett Raney.
Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Debbie Robertson, daughter and son-in-law, Ann Foster Robertson and Bruce Puckett, granddaughter, Erin R. Neuman and husband, Patrick, brother Gus Raney and wife, Pat and sister, Sue Ingram and husband, John.
The family would like to thank all the care givers over the past seven years for the comfort and support you provided. Your generous and loving hearts are deeply appreciated.
Friends and family will be received Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 2 to 4 PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life and reception will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11AM at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Virginia Chapter, 2727 Enterprise Parkway, #104, Richmond, VA 23294 or Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg , VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Ann Foster and Johnnie and all,
It is so sad to learn that your mother is gone.
For me, ever since I was a child in the nineteen forties, she conveyed a unique combination of dignity and thoughtfulness, intelligence and absence of pomp, carefulness and kindliness. Her power was a quiet one. Her home was a good place to be running around in.
I wish I had been able to be with you for her going off.
Please accept my sympathy. I hope she did not suffer too much. Rick too is in my thoughts.
For your mother's going takes not only any possibility of being with her; for me she also takes away any possibility of being with anyone belonging to my family of that generation. I wish I had yet created a writing that would share the power that generation had for us. So much seems so impossible to imagine now. Simple, wonderful memories are of circumstances that can no longer be experienced or re-created for those younger.
It pleased her that my son was born on her birthday and she will have a special remembrance that day every year.
Peace,
With love,
Foster

Posted by: Foster Foreman at November 16, 2009 08:43 PM

My Dear Ann: I'd like to extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. You can be sure that she loved you as a daughter and caregiver for the past several years and cherish the memories you have of her till you are with her again. Fondly, Bill

Posted by: Bill Johnston at November 16, 2009 10:51 AM

Dear Ann Foster,

We really are blessed to have had the Raney sisters as mothers. They taught us so much about love and caring. Let us hope to continue to live & care for those that need us.
Your mom & mine shall always be with us in spirit. They are together with their love ones in Heaven. Our Angels are at peace. God bless them.

Love, Anne Randolph

Posted by: Anne Johnson at November 15, 2009 11:44 AM

Annie,

Well, that's what Lincoln calls you -- anyhow, I grieve with you over your loss but I'm overjoyed that your late Mother was apparently a champion, not just a member, of the "one true, holy, apostolic (and tasteful) Episcopal Church. May God's healing grace be with you at this time.

Dale W. Diacont

Posted by: Dale Diacont at November 14, 2009 09:29 AM

Dear Ann,

I am saddened to hear of your sweet Mom's passing.
She is with the Angels now and those who have gone on before her, who am I sure were waiting at her side to escort her to Heaven's gates. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you mourn her loss, and know that you and your family are in my prayers.
You have been a sweet, loving,attentive daughter and should have no regrets.

Love you you, Gayla

Posted by: Gayla Neel at November 14, 2009 08:14 AM