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Anna Herrmann O'Kelley (08-11-2009)
Anna Herrmann O'Kelley, 80, of The Woodlands, TX, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Anna Claire Herrmann was born to Clarence Charles and Anna Van Ness "Van" Herrmann on October 27, 1928. A native of Dallas, TX, Anna moved to Illinois as a young girl and later in her life to Shreveport, LA, where she graduated from Byrd High School and summa cum laude from Centenary College.

While in Shreveport, she met and married the love of her life, Keith O'Kelley, resulting in a life-long partnership of 55 years. Keith and Anna lived in Ruston and Shreveport, LA for most of their lives, moving to The Woodlands, TX in recent years. They found great joy as members of The Woodlands United Methodist Church.

Anna was an active volunteer throughout her life, ranging from church activities and the Pink Lady Auxiliary to serving as the volunteer manager of the gift shop at The Glen Retirement Village in Shreveport. She was gifted in finding beauty and magic in the smallest details and inspiring others to see it as well. Her courageous battle with health challenges, particularly in the last few years, touched many lives.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Cornelia England of The Woodlands, TX, Mrs. Clare Bennett and husband Dave of The Woodlands, TX; a son, Mr. K. Dean O'Kelley of Houston, TX; six grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Chudik and husband Tom of Midvale, UT.

A memorial service will be held at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in the Robb Chapel on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., Dr. Mark Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Woodlands United Methodist Church Foundation, 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380 or The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in memory of Anna O'Kelley, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486. The family thanks all for their prayers, love and care.