Obituary of Ann Flack Heard

Ann Flack Heard, 98, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Wuesthoff Hospice and Palliative Care House, Rockledge, FL. Mrs. Heard was born to Miss Louella and Jesse James Flack, November 1, 1916. She attended Moorhead Sunflower Jr. College and graduated from Peabody Teachers’ College/Vanderbilt. After marriage in 1938, she became a teacher at GA Southwest Junior College. Twice moving to Brevard County as an Air Force wife, she became headmistress of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church School in Cocoa and continued on the faculty until her retirement 18 years later in 1979. Ann was determined to find joy in every minute of her life. After retirement from the field of education, she became a highly competitive bridge player, and an avid tennis, basketball, and football fan. She read extensively until macular degeneration prevented her from doing so. She delighted in her family and friends. Ann was predeceased by her husband, Wade C. Heard; a sister; and two brothers. Survivors include her daughter Melinda Koethe, husband Jerry; her son Hampton Heard, wife Virginia; with daughter Carolyn Szabo, husband Stephen, and their children Katie, Andy, and Miss Ellie. We are extremely grateful to her caregivers at The Brennity and the Hospice House for their daily care and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1286 S. US 1, Rockledge, FL (321) 632-1350. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:00 pm at St. David’s by the Sea, Cocoa Beach.Donations may go to Camp Boggy Creek, Eustis, FL.