Rinehart, Ann
Smith ,Ann Smith Rinehart passed away peacefully on October 24, 2017 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents Azzie Easterling Kemp and James Smith; and by the love of her life, Hudson B. Rinehart.Ann was born on 11-21-1917 in Carriere, Mississippi, moved to and was raised in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She graduated from The Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial School of Nursing. She served our country as an Army Lieutenant where she met Lieutenant Hudson Rinehart in basic training. Ann served as a hospital nurse during World War II in the South Pacific in New Guinea and the Philippines. She also worked for many years at Norton Hospital as a Licensed Social Worker.Ann belonged to Owl Creek Country Club and was an avid golfer, was a founding member of St Mark United Methodist Church, a founding member of the Compass Club, and a member of PEO. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Betty Radmacher, Barbara Plenge (Steve), and Diane Book; grandchildren, Kelly Pugh (Tom), Kara Smart (John), Kent Plenge, Sarah Banta (Robert), B. Frank Radmacher IV, Rachael Ward (Matt), Peter Book; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Grace Smart, Elizabeth Pugh, Hayden, Brynn, and Sloane Banta.Ann led by example by being a great wife, mother, and by working outside of the home. She loved her family, friends, golf, baking, gardening, and having fun! Her faith was a big part of her life, and she lived by it every day. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Episcopal Church Home for their exemplary care and kindness. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 28 at 1pm at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 4611 Lowe Road. A private graveside service will be held. Visitation will be Friday, October 27 from 1-7pm, Pearson Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Ann's honor to the Episcopal Church Home, St. Mark United Methodist Church, or the PEO Educational Fund.
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