Harriet Ann Hall O’Hart, 79, passed away at Brookdale Memory Care (Burlington, NC) on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
A native of Cleveland, NC, Ms. O’Hart was the daughter of Frank Grady Hall, Jr. and Evelyn Frank Hall Wuamett, both deceased. Preceding Ann in death was her brother Frank Grady Hall, III, nephew Frank Thomas Redden, and brother/in-law Dennis M. Baretela. Survivors include two sisters, Judy Hall Baretela of Burlington, NC and Patti Hall Redden and her husband Tom of Cleveland, NC; one Sister-in-Law, Trudy Curran Hall of Salisbury, NC; one nephew; and four nieces.
Ms. O’Hart graduated from Catawba College (University) in Salisbury, NC where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English, Magna Cum Laude. She later earned a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Texas in Austin,Texas, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. Reading was her passion which led to her acquiring an extensive book collection. She was also a skilled and avid competitive Bridge player having reached the expert level for amateurs, the level just below the World Class professional standard. Ann retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs as a manager of claims officers. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocala, FL where she served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher, and also organized and managed the church library.
Private grave side services will be conducted for family and friends at a yet to be determined date at Third Creek Presbyterian Church near Cleveland, NC where her cremains will be interred.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that contributions be made to your choice of the following charitable organizations:
Wounded Warrior Project. Alzheimer’s Association.
Habitat for Humanities. Local Animal Shelter.
First Presbyterian Church
511 SE 3rd Street
Ocala, FL 34471
Attn: Memorial Fund (in memory of Ann Hall O’Hart)
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation service in Burlington is assisting the family.
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