Celebrating the life of
Ann Reynolds Felton
September 04, 1931 - September 08, 2011
PONTE VEDRA, Florida - Educator and civic leader Ann Reynolds Felton passed away on September 8, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia while on a trip.
Born in Coeburn, Virginia, in 1931, Ann lived in Roanoke, Virginia, before entering the College of William and Mary. A history major, she was a member of the College Chorus and Chi Omega Sorority. After graduation in 1953, she taught in the George Mason School in Alexandria, Virginia before marrying John W. "Jack" Felton, then an officer in the USAF Strategic Air Command. She continued her teaching career in Spokane public schools while Jack was stationed at Fairchild Air Force base.
Later, as Jack's corporate career progressed through many different cities, Ann volunteered with the Junior League and other community services. She established the Golden Age Hobby Show in Long Beach, California; with two other civic leaders she founded the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh; and in Kansas City she inaugurated the first drug education program for the public school system and resumed her teaching career at St. Paul's Episcopal School.
In Baltimore, she and two other volunteers started the first Decorator Show Houses to raise funds for the Baltimore Symphony. During just the first few years, these redecorated historic houses raised millions of dollars for the symphony. For her success she received a special citation from the city and the Baltimore Symphony Associates. She also chaired the Hunt Valley Antique Show which benefited the Baltimore Museum of Art.
When Jack retired, they moved to Vicar's Landing in Ponte Vedra, Florida where she chaired the annual dinners of the Nine Holers Lady Golfers and served as co-chair of social activities for two years.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, and her three children: Dr. Fred Felton wife, Joanne of Baltimore, Maryland; Dr. David Felton wife, Sarah of Green Bay, Wisconsin and MariAnn Felton Seyboldhusband, James of Fairfax, Virginia. There are six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. 3rd. Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to the Vicar's Scholarship Fund, 1000 Vicar's Landing Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082 or the Haiti Relief Fund at the Palms Presbyterian Church.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, Georgia
My prayers are for the family and friends. I know Anne will be missed. She always lived her life as an example for others. It was my pleasure to play bridge and share in her wisdom of life. A true lady!
- Linda Willis, Hunt Valley, MD
Dear Jack & Family: It was with shock and sadness that I learned of Ann's untimely passing. Every day since September 8 I think of her and the short, but fun, conversations we would share at Fitness Together in PVB where Ann would follow me for her personal training. Having read of her incredible life and accomplishments makes me feel honored to have known her. I will miss her smile, laugh, quick wit, and loving stories of travel to visit family and friends. Sincerely, Mary
- Mary Boushie, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dear Jack, We are very, very sad, and our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your famiy daily. At the same time, we are blessed to have so MANY happy memories of times spent with you and Ann - especially, now, that fun weekend we spent with you and Ann in January. We will miss Ann. Love, Bob and Jan
- Bob and Jan, Palm Harbor, FL
Long time valued family friend, wonderful contributor on behalf of many, with an infectious sense of humor. Great memories.
- John McSherry, Danville, GA
Jack, My deepest and most sincere condolences. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
- David Michaelson, New York, NY
Ann was a beautiful person. We will remember her fondly as we look through our photographs of her and Jack that we took on their many trips north for the Felton Reunions. Love to you Jack and your family. Know that we are thinking of you and look forward to seeing you again soon....
- Richard and Priscilla, Wolfeboro, NH
Blessings and heartfelt prayers for the family.
- Donna Jonas, New York, NY
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you, Jack, and your children and grandchildren. Ann was a lovely and gracious lady. I cherish my fond memories of her and you and your family.
- Linda Winsker Touw, Seven Valleys, PA
Dear Jack,Fred,David and Mariann& Families----Jack and I send our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this difficult time.Ann was a very special person who was loved by our whole family. Sincerely, Jack & Libby
- Jack & Libby Davis, Baltimore, MD
To the Family I'm so sorry for your loss of your Love one. You don't know me but my sister was in the stall next to Ann at McDonalds in Poler. Ga I can't imagine how you must feel losing you love one just for stoping to use a restroom. I saw my sister today here in Syracuse and she is still very upset. So again I wish you my very deepest sympathy. Stephen M Meier Syracuse, NY
- Stepjhen M Meier, Syracuse, NY
Anne was a beautiful and caring person.She was a true friend and we are so very sad about her passing. All of her friends in Baltimore have wonderful & happy memories of both Anne and Jack. Our prayers go out to Jack and his family for this terrible loss.
- Dee & Andy Manning, Pikesville, MD
Dear Jack, Mariann, Fred, and David, Our hearts go out to you and your families; you have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard the sad news about Ann. We will miss her greatly. She was one of our favorite people and cousins. We feel blessed that we had a wonderful visit with Ann, Jack, and Joan, just a short time ago. Much love, Jim and Ann Myers
- Jim and Ann Myers, Vass, NC
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. May your memories comfort and sustain you; may the promise of the resurrection bring you peace and the sure knowledge that you will all be together again someday. With our love, Kelly Eldridge and family.
- Kelly Eldridge, Vienna, VA
Dear Jack, Fred,David, Mary Ann and Families. Ann was a very special lady to me. I so enjoyed, especially, our wonderful bridge group that supported and cared about each other. Ann was always caring, kind and very witty. We enjoyed being together. I read and reflected on her life well lived with many accomplishments and especially her love for family. She will be very missed. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Nancy McKee-Windsor
- Nancy McKee, Hunt Valley, MD
My prayers are for the family and friends. I know Anne will be missed. She always lived her life as an example for others. It was my pleasure to play bridge and share in her wisdom of life. A true lady!
- Linda Willis, Hunt Valley, MD
Dear Jack & Family: It was with shock and sadness that I learned of Ann's untimely passing. Every day since September 8 I think of her and the short, but fun, conversations we would share at Fitness Together in PVB where Ann would follow me for her personal training. Having read of her incredible life and accomplishments makes me feel honored to have known her. I will miss her smile, laugh, quick wit, and loving stories of travel to visit family and friends. Sincerely, Mary
- Mary Boushie, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Dear Jack, We are very, very sad, and our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your famiy daily. At the same time, we are blessed to have so MANY happy memories of times spent with you and Ann - especially, now, that fun weekend we spent with you and Ann in January. We will miss Ann. Love, Bob and Jan
- Bob and Jan, Palm Harbor, FL
Long time valued family friend, wonderful contributor on behalf of many, with an infectious sense of humor. Great memories.
- John McSherry, Danville, GA
Jack, My deepest and most sincere condolences. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
- David Michaelson, New York, NY
Ann was a beautiful person. We will remember her fondly as we look through our photographs of her and Jack that we took on their many trips north for the Felton Reunions. Love to you Jack and your family. Know that we are thinking of you and look forward to seeing you again soon....
- Richard and Priscilla, Wolfeboro, NH
Blessings and heartfelt prayers for the family.
- Donna Jonas, New York, NY
My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you, Jack, and your children and grandchildren. Ann was a lovely and gracious lady. I cherish my fond memories of her and you and your family.
- Linda Winsker Touw, Seven Valleys, PA
Dear Jack,Fred,David and Mariann& Families----Jack and I send our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this difficult time.Ann was a very special person who was loved by our whole family. Sincerely, Jack & Libby
- Jack & Libby Davis, Baltimore, MD
To the Family I'm so sorry for your loss of your Love one. You don't know me but my sister was in the stall next to Ann at McDonalds in Poler. Ga I can't imagine how you must feel losing you love one just for stoping to use a restroom. I saw my sister today here in Syracuse and she is still very upset. So again I wish you my very deepest sympathy. Stephen M Meier Syracuse, NY
- Stepjhen M Meier, Syracuse, NY
Anne was a beautiful and caring person.She was a true friend and we are so very sad about her passing. All of her friends in Baltimore have wonderful & happy memories of both Anne and Jack. Our prayers go out to Jack and his family for this terrible loss.
- Dee & Andy Manning, Pikesville, MD
Dear Jack, Mariann, Fred, and David, Our hearts go out to you and your families; you have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard the sad news about Ann. We will miss her greatly. She was one of our favorite people and cousins. We feel blessed that we had a wonderful visit with Ann, Jack, and Joan, just a short time ago. Much love, Jim and Ann Myers
- Jim and Ann Myers, Vass, NC
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. May your memories comfort and sustain you; may the promise of the resurrection bring you peace and the sure knowledge that you will all be together again someday. With our love, Kelly Eldridge and family.
- Kelly Eldridge, Vienna, VA
Dear Jack, Fred,David, Mary Ann and Families. Ann was a very special lady to me. I so enjoyed, especially, our wonderful bridge group that supported and cared about each other. Ann was always caring, kind and very witty. We enjoyed being together. I read and reflected on her life well lived with many accomplishments and especially her love for family. She will be very missed. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Nancy McKee-Windsor
- Nancy McKee, Hunt Valley, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
