Ann Davidson (Mrs. G. Don, Jr.), of 5100 Sharon Road #132, Charlotte, died at home on December 23, 2005. She was surrounded by her family. Death followed a massive stroke on October 11, after a longtime fight with heart disease. Though incapacitated, Anne's mind remained clear and her wit stayed sharp throughout most of her battle. Sustaining influences included strong support from faith, family, myriad friends, her Church and the care of Hospice. Family gratitude exceeds powers of expression.
Anne was born July 5, 1920 in Hartwell, Georgia, the third child and first daughter of Mae Page and Jesse Lawson Stapleton. Her father died when she was 11, leaving Anne to shoulder a major responsibility for supporting her family at an early age. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1937, and was class valedictorian. In the spring of 1938, through the generosity of the J.B. Marshall family of Charlotte, Anne completed a business course at the Carolina Business School. Her first job was as the secretary to Cecil Wright of the J.C. Penney Co. until its district office closed during World War II. Wright later became CEO of the company.
Anne and Don were married at the Wooden Bowl Farm in Charlotte on December 17, 1941. While Don was overseas during World War II, Anne worked for Frank Dowd and Dwight Stephens at the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. About this time, the Davidsons bought property on Hassell Place, and eventually obtained one of the first homebuilding permits issued by the City of Charlotte after the War in October 1945. Anne's design sensibilities were apparent in every home the Davidsons built over the years, each of which was noteworthy for its creative design and structural excellence.
Anne is survived by her husband, Don, and three children: Sherry Anne Davidson of Charlotte, Sally Davidson Mathews of New York City and George D. Davidson, III of Athens, Georgia. Other family includes George's wife, Jeanne Ann Davidson of Athens; grandchildren, Patrick M. O'Connor of Washington, D.C., Sean Davidson Mathews of New York City and Samuel M. Davidson of Athens, GA; brother, William D. Stapleton, and his wife, Kathryn, of Charlotte; sister, Evelyne Stapleton Williams, and her husband, Bob, of Indian Trail, N.C.; and sisters-in-law Welshie Davidson Potts and her husband, Farrel, of Fearrington, N.C. and Carole Davidson of Charlotte. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Anne was predeceased by older brothers, Lawson Page Stapleton and Thornton Stapleton, who was killed during the Anzio invasion of Italy in World War II, and her younger brother, The Reverend George Thomas Stapleton of Villa Park, IL.
Innumerable friends and family members knew Anne to be a special person. In attempts to describe her they use such words as integrity, dependable, bright, scholarly, artistic, considerate, charitable, loving, diligent, concerned and conscientious. And she always loved a good joke. Words, however, cannot plumb the depths of such a remarkable person. Her first devotion was to family. She read to the children daily and taught them prayers; was a favorite car pool driver; PTA president (Myers Park Grammar School); and she cooked their favorite meals. As the children grew into adulthood, they always knew "there's a free ticket home." That promise now extends to the grandchildren.
Anne devoted her life to a journey of faith. Throughout her life, she cultivated her faith through daily prayer, studying the Bible and related commentaries. As a young woman, she taught a youth church school class at St. John's Baptist Church. She later adopted her husband's church, Charlotte's old Second Presbyterian. When Second Presbyterian merged with Westminster, she became a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian. She taught in church school and adult classes, served as a circle Bible moderator, circle leader, president of Women of the Church and was awarded Honorary Life Membership.
Beyond family and church, Anne quietly worked to make life better for others. She was active on the Florence Crittenton Home Board, serving for a time as its president. She was a board member of the Mint Museum Auxiliary. She also played a part in establishing Queens College Friends of the Library program and served as its president. In 1979, she was made an Honorary Alumna of Queens. Additionally, she was a founder and board member of the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Center for the Arts. Her poetry and floral arrangements were legendary. She was an avid reader, lover of nature, birder and, in her younger days, good at both tennis and golf.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 AM Tuesday, December 27, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street. Special Music and carillon ringing begins half an hour in advance. The service will be conducted by her pastor and friend Dr. John B Rogers, Jr. Immediately afterward, the Davidson family extends a warm invitation to be their guests at a full luncheon in Covenant's Fellowship Hall. There are no words to describe the gratitude Anne's family feels toward countless friends, physicians and caregivers for their support, concern and prayers. To avoid the risk of oversight, they are unnamed, but all should know how truly they have touched and sustained us.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her name to the Good Samaritan Fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204 - 2888, or to Davidson College, PO Box 7170, Davidson, NC, 28035, or to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204.
As published in Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Monday, December 26, 2005
Anne was born July 5, 1920 in Hartwell, Georgia, the third child and first daughter of Mae Page and Jesse Lawson Stapleton. Her father died when she was 11, leaving Anne to shoulder a major responsibility for supporting her family at an early age. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1937, and was class valedictorian. In the spring of 1938, through the generosity of the J.B. Marshall family of Charlotte, Anne completed a business course at the Carolina Business School. Her first job was as the secretary to Cecil Wright of the J.C. Penney Co. until its district office closed during World War II. Wright later became CEO of the company.
Anne and Don were married at the Wooden Bowl Farm in Charlotte on December 17, 1941. While Don was overseas during World War II, Anne worked for Frank Dowd and Dwight Stephens at the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. About this time, the Davidsons bought property on Hassell Place, and eventually obtained one of the first homebuilding permits issued by the City of Charlotte after the War in October 1945. Anne's design sensibilities were apparent in every home the Davidsons built over the years, each of which was noteworthy for its creative design and structural excellence.
Anne is survived by her husband, Don, and three children: Sherry Anne Davidson of Charlotte, Sally Davidson Mathews of New York City and George D. Davidson, III of Athens, Georgia. Other family includes George's wife, Jeanne Ann Davidson of Athens; grandchildren, Patrick M. O'Connor of Washington, D.C., Sean Davidson Mathews of New York City and Samuel M. Davidson of Athens, GA; brother, William D. Stapleton, and his wife, Kathryn, of Charlotte; sister, Evelyne Stapleton Williams, and her husband, Bob, of Indian Trail, N.C.; and sisters-in-law Welshie Davidson Potts and her husband, Farrel, of Fearrington, N.C. and Carole Davidson of Charlotte. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Anne was predeceased by older brothers, Lawson Page Stapleton and Thornton Stapleton, who was killed during the Anzio invasion of Italy in World War II, and her younger brother, The Reverend George Thomas Stapleton of Villa Park, IL.
Innumerable friends and family members knew Anne to be a special person. In attempts to describe her they use such words as integrity, dependable, bright, scholarly, artistic, considerate, charitable, loving, diligent, concerned and conscientious. And she always loved a good joke. Words, however, cannot plumb the depths of such a remarkable person. Her first devotion was to family. She read to the children daily and taught them prayers; was a favorite car pool driver; PTA president (Myers Park Grammar School); and she cooked their favorite meals. As the children grew into adulthood, they always knew "there's a free ticket home." That promise now extends to the grandchildren.
Anne devoted her life to a journey of faith. Throughout her life, she cultivated her faith through daily prayer, studying the Bible and related commentaries. As a young woman, she taught a youth church school class at St. John's Baptist Church. She later adopted her husband's church, Charlotte's old Second Presbyterian. When Second Presbyterian merged with Westminster, she became a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian. She taught in church school and adult classes, served as a circle Bible moderator, circle leader, president of Women of the Church and was awarded Honorary Life Membership.
Beyond family and church, Anne quietly worked to make life better for others. She was active on the Florence Crittenton Home Board, serving for a time as its president. She was a board member of the Mint Museum Auxiliary. She also played a part in establishing Queens College Friends of the Library program and served as its president. In 1979, she was made an Honorary Alumna of Queens. Additionally, she was a founder and board member of the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Center for the Arts. Her poetry and floral arrangements were legendary. She was an avid reader, lover of nature, birder and, in her younger days, good at both tennis and golf.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 AM Tuesday, December 27, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street. Special Music and carillon ringing begins half an hour in advance. The service will be conducted by her pastor and friend Dr. John B Rogers, Jr. Immediately afterward, the Davidson family extends a warm invitation to be their guests at a full luncheon in Covenant's Fellowship Hall. There are no words to describe the gratitude Anne's family feels toward countless friends, physicians and caregivers for their support, concern and prayers. To avoid the risk of oversight, they are unnamed, but all should know how truly they have touched and sustained us.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her name to the Good Samaritan Fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204 - 2888, or to Davidson College, PO Box 7170, Davidson, NC, 28035, or to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204.
As published in Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Monday, December 26, 2005
Ann Davidson (Mrs. G. Don, Jr.), of 5100 Sharon Road #132, Charlotte, died at home on December 23, 2005. She was surrounded by her family. Death followed a massive stroke on October 11, after a longtime fight with heart disease. Though incapacitated, Anne's mind remained clear and her wit stayed sharp throughout most of her battle. Sustaining influences included strong support from faith, family, myriad friends, her Church and the care of Hospice. Family gratitude exceeds powers of expression.
Anne was born July 5, 1920 in Hartwell, Georgia, the third child and first daughter of Mae Page and Jesse Lawson Stapleton. Her father died when she was 11, leaving Anne to shoulder a major responsibility for supporting her family at an early age. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1937, and was class valedictorian. In the spring of 1938, through the generosity of the J.B. Marshall family of Charlotte, Anne completed a business course at the Carolina Business School. Her first job was as the secretary to Cecil Wright of the J.C. Penney Co. until its district office closed during World War II. Wright later became CEO of the company.
Anne and Don were married at the Wooden Bowl Farm in Charlotte on December 17, 1941. While Don was overseas during World War II, Anne worked for Frank Dowd and Dwight Stephens at the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. About this time, the Davidsons bought property on Hassell Place, and eventually obtained one of the first homebuilding permits issued by the City of Charlotte after the War in October 1945. Anne's design sensibilities were apparent in every home the Davidsons built over the years, each of which was noteworthy for its creative design and structural excellence.
Anne is survived by her husband, Don, and three children: Sherry Anne Davidson of Charlotte, Sally Davidson Mathews of New York City and George D. Davidson, III of Athens, Georgia. Other family includes George's wife, Jeanne Ann Davidson of Athens; grandchildren, Patrick M. O'Connor of Washington, D.C., Sean Davidson Mathews of New York City and Samuel M. Davidson of Athens, GA; brother, William D. Stapleton, and his wife, Kathryn, of Charlotte; sister, Evelyne Stapleton Williams, and her husband, Bob, of Indian Trail, N.C.; and sisters-in-law Welshie Davidson Potts and her husband, Farrel, of Fearrington, N.C. and Carole Davidson of Charlotte. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Anne was predeceased by older brothers, Lawson Page Stapleton and Thornton Stapleton, who was killed during the Anzio invasion of Italy in World War II, and her younger brother, The Reverend George Thomas Stapleton of Villa Park, IL.
Innumerable friends and family members knew Anne to be a special person. In attempts to describe her they use such words as integrity, dependable, bright, scholarly, artistic, considerate, charitable, loving, diligent, concerned and conscientious. And she always loved a good joke. Words, however, cannot plumb the depths of such a remarkable person. Her first devotion was to family. She read to the children daily and taught them prayers; was a favorite car pool driver; PTA president (Myers Park Grammar School); and she cooked their favorite meals. As the children grew into adulthood, they always knew "there's a free ticket home." That promise now extends to the grandchildren.
Anne devoted her life to a journey of faith. Throughout her life, she cultivated her faith through daily prayer, studying the Bible and related commentaries. As a young woman, she taught a youth church school class at St. John's Baptist Church. She later adopted her husband's church, Charlotte's old Second Presbyterian. When Second Presbyterian merged with Westminster, she became a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian. She taught in church school and adult classes, served as a circle Bible moderator, circle leader, president of Women of the Church and was awarded Honorary Life Membership.
Beyond family and church, Anne quietly worked to make life better for others. She was active on the Florence Crittenton Home Board, serving for a time as its president. She was a board member of the Mint Museum Auxiliary. She also played a part in establishing Queens College Friends of the Library program and served as its president. In 1979, she was made an Honorary Alumna of Queens. Additionally, she was a founder and board member of the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Center for the Arts. Her poetry and floral arrangements were legendary. She was an avid reader, lover of nature, birder and, in her younger days, good at both tennis and golf.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 AM Tuesday, December 27, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street. Special Music and carillon ringing begins half an hour in advance. The service will be conducted by her pastor and friend Dr. John B Rogers, Jr. Immediately afterward, the Davidson family extends a warm invitation to be their guests at a full luncheon in Covenant's Fellowship Hall. There are no words to describe the gratitude Anne's family feels toward countless friends, physicians and caregivers for their support, concern and prayers. To avoid the risk of oversight, they are unnamed, but all should know how truly they have touched and sustained us.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her name to the Good Samaritan Fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204 - 2888, or to Davidson College, PO Box 7170, Davidson, NC, 28035, or to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204.
As published in Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Monday, December 26, 2005
Anne was born July 5, 1920 in Hartwell, Georgia, the third child and first daughter of Mae Page and Jesse Lawson Stapleton. Her father died when she was 11, leaving Anne to shoulder a major responsibility for supporting her family at an early age. She graduated from Hartwell High School in 1937, and was class valedictorian. In the spring of 1938, through the generosity of the J.B. Marshall family of Charlotte, Anne completed a business course at the Carolina Business School. Her first job was as the secretary to Cecil Wright of the J.C. Penney Co. until its district office closed during World War II. Wright later became CEO of the company.
Anne and Don were married at the Wooden Bowl Farm in Charlotte on December 17, 1941. While Don was overseas during World War II, Anne worked for Frank Dowd and Dwight Stephens at the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. About this time, the Davidsons bought property on Hassell Place, and eventually obtained one of the first homebuilding permits issued by the City of Charlotte after the War in October 1945. Anne's design sensibilities were apparent in every home the Davidsons built over the years, each of which was noteworthy for its creative design and structural excellence.
Anne is survived by her husband, Don, and three children: Sherry Anne Davidson of Charlotte, Sally Davidson Mathews of New York City and George D. Davidson, III of Athens, Georgia. Other family includes George's wife, Jeanne Ann Davidson of Athens; grandchildren, Patrick M. O'Connor of Washington, D.C., Sean Davidson Mathews of New York City and Samuel M. Davidson of Athens, GA; brother, William D. Stapleton, and his wife, Kathryn, of Charlotte; sister, Evelyne Stapleton Williams, and her husband, Bob, of Indian Trail, N.C.; and sisters-in-law Welshie Davidson Potts and her husband, Farrel, of Fearrington, N.C. and Carole Davidson of Charlotte. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Anne was predeceased by older brothers, Lawson Page Stapleton and Thornton Stapleton, who was killed during the Anzio invasion of Italy in World War II, and her younger brother, The Reverend George Thomas Stapleton of Villa Park, IL.
Innumerable friends and family members knew Anne to be a special person. In attempts to describe her they use such words as integrity, dependable, bright, scholarly, artistic, considerate, charitable, loving, diligent, concerned and conscientious. And she always loved a good joke. Words, however, cannot plumb the depths of such a remarkable person. Her first devotion was to family. She read to the children daily and taught them prayers; was a favorite car pool driver; PTA president (Myers Park Grammar School); and she cooked their favorite meals. As the children grew into adulthood, they always knew "there's a free ticket home." That promise now extends to the grandchildren.
Anne devoted her life to a journey of faith. Throughout her life, she cultivated her faith through daily prayer, studying the Bible and related commentaries. As a young woman, she taught a youth church school class at St. John's Baptist Church. She later adopted her husband's church, Charlotte's old Second Presbyterian. When Second Presbyterian merged with Westminster, she became a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian. She taught in church school and adult classes, served as a circle Bible moderator, circle leader, president of Women of the Church and was awarded Honorary Life Membership.
Beyond family and church, Anne quietly worked to make life better for others. She was active on the Florence Crittenton Home Board, serving for a time as its president. She was a board member of the Mint Museum Auxiliary. She also played a part in establishing Queens College Friends of the Library program and served as its president. In 1979, she was made an Honorary Alumna of Queens. Additionally, she was a founder and board member of the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Center for the Arts. Her poetry and floral arrangements were legendary. She was an avid reader, lover of nature, birder and, in her younger days, good at both tennis and golf.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 AM Tuesday, December 27, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street. Special Music and carillon ringing begins half an hour in advance. The service will be conducted by her pastor and friend Dr. John B Rogers, Jr. Immediately afterward, the Davidson family extends a warm invitation to be their guests at a full luncheon in Covenant's Fellowship Hall. There are no words to describe the gratitude Anne's family feels toward countless friends, physicians and caregivers for their support, concern and prayers. To avoid the risk of oversight, they are unnamed, but all should know how truly they have touched and sustained us.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her name to the Good Samaritan Fund of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204 - 2888, or to Davidson College, PO Box 7170, Davidson, NC, 28035, or to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204.
As published in Charlotte Observer, The (NC) - Monday, December 26, 2005
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