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Ann Marie Pursel

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Ann M. Pursel

Ann Marie “Annie” Smith Pursel, 64 of Frederick County, Virginia, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, in her home.

Mrs. Pursel was born in 1948, in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Elizabeth Smith, of Romney, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Hampshire High School as well as Winchester School of Radiologic Technologists and Virginia School of Massage. Mrs. Pursel was a Radiation Therapist with Winchester Medical Center, retiring in 2011. Mrs. Pursel was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester as well as Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority which she was very active for many years. Annie was passionate about her cause for the American Cancer Society where she was known for helping start Relay For Life both in Winchester and Frederick Counties. She was an avid scrapbooker and enjoyed time with her family and friends.

She married Robert Eugene Pursel on April 29, 1995, in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with her husband is her step-son, Arthur E. Pursel and his wife, Jessica, of Lynchburg, Virginia; grandchildren, Danielle Elizabeth Pursel, Jessica Marie Pursel, Connor Eugene Pursel; step grandchildren, Kiley Ann Sheldon and Justin F. Sheldon and her brother, Michael Anthony Smith and his wife, Linda, of Romney, West Virginia.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM on Friday at Sacred heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Stanley J. Krempa officiating. Interment will be private at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, West Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite B, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com

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Ann M. Pursel Ann Marie “Annie” Smith Pursel, 64 of Frederick County, Virginia, died Sunday, November 25, 2012, in her home. Mrs. Pursel was born in 1948, in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of the late William Roy and Mary Elizabeth Smith, of Romney, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Hampshire High School as wellContinue Reading

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Kitty Cather left a message on April 14, 2022:
Ann I always remember you 💟
Becky Mosley left a message on November 29, 2012:
Ann Marie was always a high spirited, lovely person. My deepest sympathy to Mike and Linda and family.
Becky Mosley left a message on November 29, 2012:
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Denny Shingleton left a message on November 29, 2012:
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Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Donna Khalil left a message on November 29, 2012:
Very sorry to hear that Annie lost her battle with cancer. I knew her from scrapbooking every year and she was such a sweet, caring, lady who will definitely be missed. Will carry on her spirit at this year's retreat as well as our local Relay For Life here in Poolesville. God Speed Annie.
Deborah Madagan left a message on November 28, 2012:
Bob, Michael and Linda, You are in my thoughts and prayers.Debbie
Deborah Madagan left a message on November 28, 2012:
Annie, My heart is very sad. I will miss you.
Deborah Madagan left a message on November 28, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Deborah Madagan lit a candle.
Laura Bohall left a message on November 28, 2012:
I met Annie through scrapbooking as one of her vendors. She was always very kind to me and a lovely person to spend time with. Prayers to the family~Laura Bohall
Lynette Booth left a message on November 28, 2012:
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Sharon (Sherry Clevenger) Symons left a message on November 29, 2012:
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Sharon (Sherry Clevenger) Symons left a message on November 29, 2012:
Mike, Linda, BobI was shocked and saddened when a friend told me of Ann's passing. We shared many "adventures" while in school for Rad Techs. I always thought of Annie as my "little sister". She was a friend and a lovely person. Heaven is a happier place today.Sherry & Charles Symons
Gillian Connelly left a message on November 30, 2012:
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Sharon K. Diehl left a message on November 27, 2012:
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Lewis Spangler left a message on November 27, 2012:
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Annie ,she was a great lady and will be missed.Heartfelt condolence to Mike and Linda.Lew Spangler
Julia Miles left a message on November 26, 2012:
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Shannon Brannon left a message on November 26, 2012:
Annie I will always remember what a beautiful person you were. Your kindness, generosity and the love you shared with all your friends and family. You truly had a warrior spirit! Prayers of comfort for Bob and your family.
Dot Calvert left a message on November 26, 2012:
So sorry to hear of Ann's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. She was a wonderful person.
Linda Miller left a message on November 26, 2012:
Annie, you look beautiful...you and I were more than Aunt and Niece, we were like sisters. We shared so many things together, a bed room, school days, dates and secrets...which I know you took with you! I will keep your secrets until I see you again and we will talk and laugh about them! Make sure you tell Mother, Daddy, my sisters and brothers and nieces I said they are in my heart and thoughts every day. Knowing you are out of pain and getting to see everyone gives me peace...Love you more than you probably knew, but now you know!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Jonathan Cares, Granite Fire Apparatus, left a message on December 2, 2012:
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Cindy Spickler left a message on December 1, 2012:
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Lynda Loges left a message on December 1, 2012:
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Gillian Connelly left a message on November 30, 2012:
I was saddened to hear the news about Annie this week. I had the pleasure of working with Annie in Winchester Medical centre from 2000 -2007. I know that the Relay for Life wont be the same without Annies input and hard work.I send my thoughts and prayers to Bob and all her family at this sad time.Gill Connelly Wales U.K.
Lynette Booth left a message on November 28, 2012:
An Angel To Many With Your Kindness ! You Will Be Greatly Missed And Always Loved !!
Kimberly D. Ricketts left a message on November 28, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Kimberly D. Ricketts lit a candle.
Deborah left a message on January 30, 2013:
Annie, My heart is very sad. I will miss you.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
An Angel To Many With Your Kindness ! You Will Be Greatly Missed And Always Loved !!
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Smitty was a fine friend at HHS and was loved and appreciated by all who knew her. Her kindness and friendship was never forgotten.
Darlene left a message on January 30, 2013:
We are very saddened to hear of Annie's passing. She was a very special person. Paul has many fond memories growing up with her. She was so nice to me, when I was taking treatments, I was so scared. She gave me the strength and the confidence to get through radiation and that I would be ok. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Annie will be very much missed. Darlene and Paul Jr.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Annie was my inspiration and my hero! One of the last conversations we had she told me I had to carry on and help others in her place. In your honor Annie, I will.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Bob and Family, You have my deepest sympathy. May memories comfort you. Thelma Baker
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Annie, I so wish we had lived closer, so we could have made more memories than we did. I will always treasure the memories of our trips to Las Vegas and to Myrtle Beach. You are in my thoughts always. I consider it a blessing that my brother brought you into my life. I can only "HOPE" that someday I will see you again and that you will ask me for another "HUG". Love you.Sharon Diehl
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Annie ,she was a great lady and will be missed.Heartfelt condolence to Mike and Linda. Lew Spangler
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Annie I will always remember what a beautiful person you were. Your kindness, generosity and the love you shared with all your friends and family. You truly had a warrior spirit! Prayers of comfort for Bob and your family.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
So sorry to hear of Ann's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. She was a wonderful person.
Deborah left a message on January 30, 2013:
Bob, Michael and Linda, You are in my thoughts and prayers.Debbie
Sharon K. Diehl left a message on November 27, 2012:
Annie, I so wish we had lived closer, so we could have made more memories than we did.I will always treasure the memories of our trips to Las Vegas and to Myrtle Beach. You are in my thoughts always. I consider it a blessing that my brother brought you into my life. I can only "HOPE" that someday I will see you again and that you will ask me foranother "HUG". Love you.Sharon Diehl
Betty and Stephen Haines left a message on November 27, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Betty and Stephen Haines lit a candle.
Judy Oates left a message on November 28, 2012:
My dear wonderful friend, Annie, I already miss you but I know you are no longer in pain. You are with your mom and dad as well as my parents. What a great gift they have, you. You and I have been scrapbooking buddies for so very long that it will never be the same without your wonderful laugh and going thru the same pictures each crop. We were always organized!! I love you, Annie and Madi and Michael send their love too.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Judy Oates left a message on November 28, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Judy Oates lit a candle.
Missy left a message on November 28, 2012:
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Rich Klein left a message on November 28, 2012:
Smitty was a fine friend at HHS and was loved and appreciated by all who knew her. Her kindness and friendship was never forgotten.
Lorraine Logesky left a message on November 27, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Lorraine Logesky lit a candle.
Darlene sNIDER left a message on November 27, 2012:
We are very saddened to hear of Annie's passing. She was a very special person. Paul has many fond memories growing up with her. She was so nice to me, when I was taking treatments, I was so scared. She gave me the strength and the confidence to get through radiation and that I would be ok. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Annie will be very much missed. Darlene and Paul Jr.
Darlene sNIDER left a message on November 27, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Darlene sNIDER lit a candle.
Alison Murray left a message on November 27, 2012:
Annie was my inspiration and my hero! One of the last conversations we had she told me I had to carry on and help others in her place. In your honor Annie, I will.
Thelma Baker left a message on November 27, 2012:
Bob and Family,You have my deepest sympathy. May memories comfort you.Thelma Baker
Thelma Baker left a message on November 27, 2012:
In honor of Ann Marie Pursel, Thelma Baker lit a candle.
Linda left a message on January 30, 2013:
Annie, you look beautiful...you and I were more than Aunt and Niece, we were like sisters. We shared so many things together, a bed room, school days, dates and secrets...which I know you took with you! I will keep your secrets until I see you again and we will talk and laugh about them! Make sure you tell Mother, Daddy, my sisters and brothers and nieces I said they are in my heart and thoughts every day. Knowing you are out of pain and getting to see everyone gives me peace...Love you more than you probably knew, but now you know!
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