Ann Louise Hardy House

Ann went to the Lord’s House on May 18th, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and educator. She was predeceased by her husband George Allen House, Jr. and her parents, Frederick Newman Hardy and Lillian Elizabeth Terry. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her 5 sons, Steven D. House, Gregory S. House, Kenneth B. House, Frederick “Rick” A. House, Cary V. House (Michele); her sister Lillian Ferreira (Herbie); sister-in-law, Anne Hill; brother-in-law Robert V. House. In addition, her grandchildren, Bryttanie House, Tyler House, Isabella House and Angelina House; step-grandchildren, Brian Ferber, Simone Ferber, Daniel Ferber, Morgan Brooks and Kelsie Brooks. Ann was the oldest sibling born on October 15, 1937, in McClellanville, South Carolina. She graduated from Morehead City High School and attended UNC-Greensboro (formerly the North Carolina Women’s College) in 1955. She then married George Allen House, Jr. on December 15th, 1956, and they celebrated 47 years of marriage. She continued her education, while raising a family, approximately 15 years later. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of William and Mary in 1974 and a Master of Education from the University of Virginia in 1981. Ann was devoted to her family, as well as her career and hobbies. She was an avid reader, sometimes reading multiple books per day. She had a career in education spanning 30+ years. She was an English teacher at Great Bridge High School/ Western Branch High School and an assistant principal/principal at Smithfield High School/Windsor High School, retiring in 2005. She was a standout high school athlete and continued her passion for sports by coaching basketball, gymnastics, and softball throughout her career. She enforced the value of good sportsmanship on her students, student-athletes, and, of course, her five boys, who were actively involved in sports. Her favorite words of encouragement were “just do good and just do better”. In her free time, she loved taking care of her home and cherished her vegetable/flower garden at Pinecroft Lane in Portsmouth, Virginia. She also dedicated many hours of volunteer work and service to Centenary United Methodist Church as a proud member of 50+ years. A memorial service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Churchland on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 12pm with visitation one hour prior. Pastor John Cole II will be conducting the service. We would like to give a special thanks to Loving Funeral Home for helping Ann in her transition. At this point is where one would write “in lieu of flowers”, however, Ann adored flowers. If flowers and/or plants are provided by guests, they will be planted in her honor at her residence.

Ann Louise Hardy House

May 18, 2023