Ann Wells
July 13, 1928 ~ August 30, 2012
LINDEN TX Ann Marie Maddox Wells, 84 was reunited with her husband, Floyd Ray Wells on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Introduced through friends in Houston, Ray and Ann married after only two months of their meeting each other. Ann often said that her greatest accomplishment in life was choosing the right father for her three children. Ray and Ann were married 53 years. Perhaps Anns finest gift was finding friends who would elevate her life and her familys lives. Through Cave Springs Baptist church in Linden, and the Community Club of Cave Springs, her life was truly enriched. Ann loved reading, doing puzzles, sitting on her front porch watching the grandchildren play and just surrounding herself with those she treasured, and being Nana to nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. In the past year, Ann put others in charge of remembering. She concentrated on keeping a positive attitude in spite of her illness and never stopped trying to communicate. Anns constant smile provided comfort to her family and caretakers. She kissed her daughter good night during one of their visits and said, I dont know who you are, but I like you. She liked everyone and always had a smile on her face. Ann was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 13, 1928. She is survived by daughter Linda and her husband, Kenneth King of Linden, daughter Beverly and husband Jobe Wiggins of Huntsville, Texas; her beloved Sis, Frances Jackson of Carson City, Nevada; nine loving grandchildren and 18 wonderful great grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Ray Wells, son William Joseph (Joey) Wells, parents, Joe and Isabella Maddox, two sisters, Martha Jo Watkins and Edna Jean Keeney. She blessed her family with a home filled with warmth, security, and love. There was always something cooking in her kitchen. Among her many legacies are her pecan pies that she shared with the community and her dozens of chocolate chip cookies she made for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She cherished living her life through her childrens lives. Ann served as PTA president, room mother chairs, football team mom, taxi driver, and devoted cheerleader to her three children. Her family would like to thank Kathy Hayden, Norma Ramsey and Janice Jaunett whose devotion resulted in deep friendships with her. Special thanks to Dr. Karl Mahaffey for his professionalism, expertise and dedication to Ann. Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Cave Springs Baptist Church in Linden. Interment will be in Cave Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cave Springs Cemetery Association, 3740 CR 1617, Avinger, TX 75630.
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So sorry Linda
Another Linden fixture gone to the Great Beyond. I hope she'll get to see my folks and all the others when she gets there.
My heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was such a sweet lady.
Beverly and Linda, I am so saddened by the loss of your wonderful mother. There are no words to truely comfort you at this time, just the love of your family and friends. Remember all the good times, laughs and memories you have of her and she will always be near. You are in my prayers.
Praying for all of Ann's family.She will truely be missed.
Thinking of you all at this time of loss. I have always thought alot of Ms Ann. She will be greatly missed.
You are covered in prayer. We are thinking of you during this time.
Linda, Betty & familyI am so sorry for your loss. I lost my husband onFeb. 11, 2012 and it is hard. These scripture help meto cope(Revelation 21:3,4. 1 Timothy 2:4 andPsalm 37:29) Hope you can read them. If you needto talk I am here.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Ann's family. Sorry we can't be with you but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. She was truly a very special person and the best friend I have ever had. Lillian & Gilbert
Beverly, sorry for the loss of your mother. Our parents are gone from this earth, but never from our heart. My condolences to you and your family. Bill
Ms. Ann was easy to love and she always made me feel special. She was a true Southern Lady who greatly influenced me and (almost) taught me to waltz. Good memories are forever! My love and prayers are with you. Love Deb
My prayers go out to you for the loss of Ms. Ann. I always loved her warm smile and kind words no matter where she was when I saw her. I will miss her. Love and prayers for Linda, Kenneth and family.
prayers to the family, you were one of my favorite neighbors for years, and you will be missed. Tell Mr. Ray and Joey I said hello… Ed Fant and Carmen Moore and family
prayers to the family, you were one of my favorite neighbors for years, and you will be missed. Tell Mr. Ray and Joey I said hello… Ed Fant and Carmen Moore and family
Dear Linda and Beverly, I was so sad to hear about your mom's passing. She is going to be dearly missed. I still remember her as a young mother and the three of us, still just children, and the fun we all had. Over the years mom has kept me up to date on her progress and she used to love to call her on the phone and talk. I'm sorry for your loss and I send much love to you both.
I always enjoyed paying a visit to Miss Ann. She was a pleasure to take care of, when I visited her for Cypress Home Care. My sympathies go out to the family and friends in your time of loss.