Virginia Ann Ferrell
May 16, 1948 ~ July 8, 2023
Born in:
Linden, Texas
Resided in:
Linden, Texas
Virginia Ann Ferrell, age 75, of Linden, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Ann was born May 16, 1948, in Linden, Texas to J.W. and Emma Lou Owens. She was a proud graduate of Linden-Kildare High School Class of 1966 where she played the clarinet and served as band secretary, senior class reporter, student council president and was named band sweetheart. She married her high school beau, Larry Ferrell, on November 25, 1967, and they remained happily married for 52 years. She dedicated 33 years of her life to serving the citizens of Texas through her work at the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Ann was, first and foremost, a devoted and generous mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was truly a kind soul who never met a stranger. She had room in her heart for everyone. She enjoyed a love for reading and cherished her time in various book clubs and the Linden Garden Club. She graciously volunteered her time for the benefit of the Wells Chapel and Linden cemeteries. She was a lifelong member of the Linden Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ferrell; parents, J.W. and Emma Lou Owens; and brother Jerry Owens.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Clifton and Kalyn Ferrell of League City, Texas; three grandsons, John Ferrell, Matthew Ferrell, and Jacob Ferrell of League City, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Loy Dale Grubbs of Linden, Texas; a brother, John Owens of Linden, Texas; and a host of friends and other relatives.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Linden Methodist Church with Pastor Kara Mitchell officiating under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. Private burial will be in the Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to: Linden Methodist Church, PO Box 338, Linden, TX 75563 (http://lindenmethodistchurch.snappages.site/give) or the Linden Cemetery Association, PO Box 863, Linden, TX 75563.
Services
Visitation: July 11, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Linden
202 N. Main
Linden, TX 75563
(903) 756-5211
https://www.reeder-davis.com/
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Ann was such a lovely person.
My dear friend, if I had only known. You were there for me in my darkest days. I know you are with your mom you missed so much and your beloved husband, Larry. Rest in peace and fly high with the angels!
Ann has been a marvelous lifetime friend — so kind, so unassuming, and so highly competent at whatever task she tackled. When we were three, I referred to her as “the little yellow-haired girl I want to play with some more.” Truly, it was impossible to ever tire of her excellent company. Ann touched so many, and we will remember her with much love and admiration.
Sue Morris Lazara
Ann was a dear friend to our family from the LSS days when she worked with my Dad in the Land Department. Sincere condolences to all of you during this time.
Ann was a good caring woman she was the sister of a good friend of mine , Ann will be missed just like Jerry is ! ❤️🙏
Prayers for your family.
Prayers being lifted for you during this time. Ann was such a delight to visit with. Love you
Deborah Ferrell Jones
I don’t know where to start. Ann and I have been friends since 1st grade in Elementary School. We began to get even closer in Jr. High. Our childhood homes were in the same area, so we visited each other a lot. We shared so many experiences , not only at school, but in our everyday lives – sleepovers, riding our bikes, suntanning in our swimsuits in the yard (very few had pools back in the day). When we reached the age to date, we would go on double dates with our boyfriends. Also, later as married women, we would visit and do things together – girl outings or the two couples. No matter the time apart, we would pick up right where we left off, as if no time had past. The last time we visited, she was home from the hospital and in her bedroom, sitting in a chair. There wasn’t a second chair in the room so she told me to just get up on the bed. I crawled up in the middle of her bed, and we talked for two hours. I love you, Ann, and I’m going to miss our talks.
Ms. Ann was the sweetest woman. My deepest sympathy to her family.
I was just made aware of Ann’s passing. My most heartfelt and sympathetic regards.