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Oriana "Ann" Terry Fox

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ORIANA "ANN" TERRY FOX, born Oct. 22, 1918 in Little Rock, to John Harvey Terry and Lena Beyer Terry, passed peacefully at home on Independence Day, July 4, 2013 at the age of 94 years old. She was a member of the Methodist faith, having taught Sunday school for many years. She was retired from the Little Rock Public Schools, having been instrumental in establishing libraries in elementary schools throughout Little Rock. Ann and her husband, George, were members of the Defenders of Bataan and the American Ex-Prisoners of War Groups. Ann was also affiliated with the Daughters of the American Revolution, after personally completing genealogy research in order to achieve certification. She also donated her time to the Aldersgate Program in its infancy. Ann was a model mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend serving as a wonderful example to all of us, leaving each life she touched with a legacy of love. She had many passions in life such as enjoying many years of worldwide travel, and hobbies which include cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, embroidery, tailoring, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Fox Jr.; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Terry DeLinde (Henry) of Hot Springs, Ark.; four daughters, Linda Witcomb (Rob) of Exeter, N.H., Judi Fox (Anthony Overton), Jenni Davis, and Julia Blankenship (Carl) all of Little Rock; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of the many friends that lent their support and express their gratitude to her primary caregivers and the team at Arkansas Hospice for the love and care given to Ann and her family. Visitation will be Monday, July 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice at 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, or a charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Published July 7, 2013

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