Ann Weir Sizemore
October 19, 1938 ~ September 23, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Ann Weir Sizemore passed peacefully on September 23, 2018 after a brief period at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. She was born October 19, 1938 in Asheville.
Ann was a lifelong and much-beloved educator. She taught scores of South Asheville youth at Valley Springs and Estes Elementary. Even after retirement, she returned to Estes where she pulled a red, Radio-Flyer wagon full of books from room to room to read to children. Her legacy is found throughout the community with the generations of children she taught to read, write and in whom she instilled the love of learning. Ann grew up in the Roberson community and was proud to have lived, loved and taught where she was raised.
In addition to teaching, Ann introduced many Roberson District school students to square dancing, a mountain tradition Ann learned from her parents and passed down to many generations. Her square dance teams competed throughout Western North Carolina and in State competitions where they won countless awards; more importantly for her, they learned and carried on a mountain-folk heritage of art, fun and togetherness.
Among Ann’s many amazing qualities was her ability to recognize a student who she had taught some 25 or more years ago. A caring and energetic soul, she befriended everyone she met; and, she was fortunate to both love and be loved by so many people whose lives she touched.
She was a life-long and active member of Skyland United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working with youth groups; and, for many years she, her husband and other church members took Church youth on camping trips to Myrtle Beach. In more recent years, she worked with other church members in serving food to other church members and the community. Many of the members of her Sunday school class have been together for 40+ years having developed deep bonds of friendship.
Ann is the daughter of the late Hal and Martha Weir. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ed; her sister, Carol Peterson and brother-in-law, Bruce; son, Steven and daughter-in-law, Jill; and, grandchildren Hannah, Meredith and Marshall.
Ann’s family thanks the care providers and Ann’s friends at Arbor Terrace for their wonderful care, support and friendship. In addition, the family thanks the providers at the Keever Solace Center for their kind assistance to Ann, her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Skyland United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ann Sizemore Scholarship Fund, c/o Buncombe Co. Schools Foundation, 175 Bingham Road, Asheville NC 28806. This scholarship will benefit aspiring elementary education teachers. Alternatively, please consider donating an elementary age book to the Ann W. Sizemore Library at Estes Elementary; these donations can be brought to the memorial service or to Estes Elementary, 275 Overlook Road, Asheville.
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Sending my deepest condolences for the loss of Mrs. Sizemore. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
So sorry to hear of Mrs Sizemore’s passing. She was my first grade teacher and I would run into her occasionally in recent years out to eat with my family, usually at the Morse Cafe. I have fond memories of her. She will be missed by many, but her legacy lives on! Prayers for the family.
Please accept our deepest condolences to her family.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY THOUGH THE LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED SHE WAS SUCH AND GOOD AND CARING PERSON WHO WOULD DO ABOUT ANYTHING FOR YOU , JACK AND LINDA BUTLER AND FAMILY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Ann was an inspiration to many and my volunteering in schools as a retired teacher can be directly related to my friendship with her. She will bemissed by young and old alike.
I will always remember my birthday sister she was always so good to me . Steven you had one of a kind mom I will miss her
Wow! What an amazing woman! Mrs. Sizemore was An inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. My condolences go out to her family! She was and will always be a light shining bright!
Such an amazing lady!! She will truly be missed. I had her as a teacher in the 1st grade….I think that was in 1981. She always knew who I was when she seen me, even if it had been 30 years later. She taught me to love reading, and that is what I am passing to my child. Thank you so much for the life lessons and memories Mrs. Sizemore. Love to your family for sharing you with all of us!!
Mrs. Sizemore was my first grade teacher and a great friend of our family. Her laugh would light up a room. She was a wonderful teacher, friend and person. Heaven surely gained an awesome angel.
There is a hurt in my heart, a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes as I send my love and condolences to Carol, Steven, Jill and her beloved grandchildren. Ann was my first and forever friend. I can remember when she had pigtails so many years ago. Our world is a better place because of her love and caring of others. Sweet peace, Annie! My friend.
Many happy memories of Ann throughout my childhood, school, church, square dancing and most of all the friendship of our families will remain with me forever. Loving prayers of comfort for each of you. Teresa Dunn NIx
Such a great person, taught me alot . I respected’? her so much loved her dearly even if she did paddled me in the first grade . My prayers are there for all the family . Steven you have greats parents that everyone loved n respected. God bless you all
She was a loved person and a great lady. She will be missed my many.
We all have that one special teacher we never forget. For me that was Mrs. Sizemore.
My deepest condolences, Carol.
Ann Sizemore was a truly excellent teacher and such a kind woman.. she was my daughter’s first grade teacher and every single day Ali McGhee loved going into the class at Estes. We were invited to go over and see her horses and other animals at the farm she grew up on. What a treat!!!What a true gem!
Sorry for your great loss. Praying for comfort to all. <3
She was a great teacher and a very sweet person so sorry for you lost
I don’t know where to begin. I have known Mrs Sizemore my entire life. I first saw her over 55 years ago when she taught at the old Valley Springs School. I was the caller on our Valley Springs square dance team beginning around 1967. I remember when Steven was born, I was dancing on the team then. She was always so good to me, my entire life. She never gave up on me. After I retired I’d see her at the store and we’d talk like we’d just seen each other. It makes my heart hurt that I won’t see her again. To her family, please accept our most sincere condolences. We will miss her so. I am a very lucky person to have known her.
A wonderful teacher. A wonderful woman.
thoughts and prayers to all, her husband was my principle at one time, awesome people and educators
My thoughts and prayers are with Ed, Carol and all the Sizemores. God bless
What a wonderful inspiration she was to all of us! She loved teaching and working with children. I am thankful for the time we spent together.
Love and prayers for the family! Ann will truly be missed! Her love for education and her students will live on through their lives! Ann you were a great inspiration to all!
Love in Christ,
Gary and Wilma Conner
The true definition of ‘teacher’ . I have always loved seeing her through the years. She taught at Estes when I was a little girl in the early 80s and was still volunteering there when my little girl was there a few years ago. She will truly be missed by the entire Roberson community. RIP Sweet Lady ♡
Even after 30 years she still remembered me the last time I saw her at Ingles. Only truly special people can make such last marks on children’s hearts. Mrs Sizemore was so invested in her students. I feel so blessed to have been one who learned from her. She had a way of building confidence in a child. She would not stand for any type of negativity or bullying. What an amazing legacy she has left behind. God bless all who loved her.
Mrs. Sizemore was such an awesome and loving teacher! She touched so many young hearts
Countless people have been positively affected by Mrs.Sizemore both through education, her church and civic service. But I had the privilege of knowing her as almost a second mom. Steven and I grew up as best friends and I was fortunate to have spent a great deal of my childhood growing around her and her family. Whether it was pilling into that big Country Squire station wagon to head off to Myrtle Beach, Outer Banks or Gatlinburg I was always invited along. Some of my best memories are going to Football and basketball games with her Steven and Ed at T.C. and hearing Ms Ann cheer on the Rams just like she was
back at Valley Springs where she was a cheerleader.Or giving Pee Wee Jones a hard time for running the same play. But the best thing I remember about Mrs. Sizemore was I always felt safe, welcome and just a part of their family. She was quick with a laugh and all about fun but ready to set me or Steven on or ears when needed. Thank you Mrs. Sizemore for enriching my life and forgive me if I miss spelled anything here. My prayers for the family of this truly wonderful lady.
So sorry to hear about your mom Steve. She was a very special person to me and many others. You and your family are in my prayers
Even though many years have passed, Ann, touched our lives in so many ways. She always had a smile and caring heart and a hilarious story to tell. So sorry to hear of her passing. A truly gifted, talented and lovely woman that left an impact on so many lives. Many of my fondest memories are of childhood Christmases when the whole family was together. God has received another angel. Prayers to Steven and Carol as well as the rest of her family.
So sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. What an amazing and special human being and role model! I was so fortunate to get the opportunity to know her. I am unable to attend the service but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please give Marshall an extra hug for me.
My wonderful friend is in heaven. I miss her.
We sorely miss you at Arbor Terrace, Ann. Your helful hands, insightful stories, infectious smile, and humorous quips are some of the qualities which have made us care so much about you. The world needs more people like you, and those who have been influenced by you.
May GOD BLESS each of you in this sad time Mrs Sizemore by no doubt was my favorite teacher many memories from Valley Springs 1962
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann was a special person and always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be missed.
Love to all, The Kramer Family
Mrs. Sizemore was one of my favorite teachers and people. She could always make me laugh and smile.
And she made a difference in thousands of kids’ lives — an amazing teacher who made learning fun.
She was one in a million.
MRS. SIZEMORE WAS A GREAT TEACHER. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO SWEET TO OUR FAMILIES. WORKED WITH MY UNCLES DONNIE AND RONNIE FOR SO MANY YEARS AT THE SCHOOL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. MRS. SIZEMORE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!