Anna Marie Thackery, of Brookville, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her residence.
Anne was the loving wife of Todd Thackery; cherished mother of Katie (Ben), Hannah, Adam (Brittany), and Abigail, and adored grandmother of Gideon, Ezra and Charlotte Anne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and George Wolfe, and brothers Carl Wolfe and Kyle Nelsen. She was also survived by parents Leland and Barb Nelsen, and siblings Devan, Brian, Cindy, and Kirk “Oscar”, and many nieces and nephews.
Anne was born February 20, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter to Dorothy and George Wolfe. She graduated from Washington (Indiana) High School in 1975. She attended Ball State University and obtained her Bachelor degree in 1980 and Master’s degree in 1986. She was a lifelong teacher, retiring in 2016 after 36 years of service teaching at Laurel and Brookville Elementary. Anne and Todd were married July 25, 1981 and raised 4 children. She was a member of Tri Kappa, NEA Fayette County Teacher Union, United Way board, Friends of Library, church groups, Chitwoods, and Retired Teachers.
Anne lived Matthew 25:45 through her vocation of teaching. She ensured each child she taught felt loved in her classroom.
Matthew 25:45: “Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Brookville United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Rundel will officiate the funeral service on Friday at 10 a.m. at the church with burial immediately following in Klemmes Corner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to The Brookville UMC or to the Franklin County Arts Council. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal memory please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Anne Marie Thackery.