Ann Grove
March 3, 2017
Ann Marie Heisel Grove, age 57, of Pinebluff died unexpectedly Friday (March 3, 2017) at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Kevin Huff. Burial will follow at Bethesda Cemetery.
Born in Phoenix, AZ to Cladie Wilson Heisel and the late Christian Heisel she was raised in Moore County. She graduated from Pinecrest High School and Pitt Community College. She also attended East Carolina University. She lived in Tampa, Florida for 20 years where she and her husband raised their two daughters. She was a special education teacher and was currently working with Sandhills Children's Center in Southern Pines.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband Thomas Grove; daughters Ashleigh Thomas and husband Matt of Cameron, Morgan Grove of Tallahassee, FL; sister Gail Deese of Ashley Heights; brother Billy Heisel of Westbrook, ME and a soon to be grandson Sawyer Thomas.
Memorials may be made to: Sandhills Children's Center, In memory of Ann Grove, SandhillsChildrensCenter.org, or 1280 Central Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Powell Funeral Home is assisting the Grove family.
Condolences: PinesFunerals.com
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Ann was such a sweet girl. I’m so saddened by her passing. In prayer for Tommy & Ann’s family.
Ann was a wonderful & caring person, she was my first friend when I moved into the area. My thoughts & prayers are with you Tommy & to the family. God bless.
We will always love and miss Anna so much! She was a great teacher and a sweet friend! She was my daughter, Amelia’s, first teacher at Sandhills Children’s Center and her love, kindness, and patience will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are wi
Sorry for the loss of such a sweet loving caring person. My prayers are with Ann’s family.
My God wrap his loving arms around each one of you and give you healing.
Dear Aunt Cladie, Billy, and Gail: I am so sorry, and deeply saddened, just heard of your loss of Ann. My deepest condolences, I miss all you. Terri
Aunt Cladie, Gail and Billy – we are so sorry to hear about Ann. Our love and prayers are with you and Ann’s family. Cissy & Larry
Ann was such a sweet, sweet person. I remember her so fondly as a classmate in first grade at Aberdeen Elementary to our Senior year at Pinecrest. My prayers and deepest sympathies to the Family.
I am very sorry to read of the unexpected loss of your loved one. She will be missed indeed. Losing a loved one is never easy. James 4:8a invites you to ‘draw close to God and he will draw close to you.’ I sincerely encourage your family and friends to do
Ann was always a compassionate caring young lady. Growing up in Aberdeen together we were fast buddies on the tennis courts near her Mom’s home at the lake and she was always more athletic than me. All my best to you, Tommy and your entire family. May God
Tom, Ashleigh & Morgan,
So sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. She was such a kind and considerate person. May God comfort you all in your time of loss.
Best wishes,
The Clark’s in Tampa
I remember Ann from the day she arrived at Aberdeen Elementary School in first grade. We spent a lot of time together while growing up. I am saddened to hear of her passing. She was a very kind person and a good friend. My deepest condolences to her famil
Thanks to all for your support, prayers and wonderful comments…she will be dearly missed
Ann was a wonderful Person I am so sad to hear of her passing
.I have many fond memories of our time in high school and at ECU. I will have Tommy and Ann’s family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss. There are no words to take away sadness when you lose a loved one. She left behind good friends who will miss her very much. Jesus said he will be your comforter too! Take comfort in his promise at John5:28,29-BR