Annie was born in Batesville on November 27, 1926, the youngest of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents Anna (Nee: Fledderman) and Louis Roth; sisters Emma Roth, Loretta Kruse and brothers Edward, Leo, Carl and Norbert Roth. She is survived by nephews Randy of Batesville and Dennis of Greensburg.
At birth she was named Anna Louise after her parents, Anna and Louis. In high school her English teacher dropped the “A” from her name and became known as Ann L. Roth. She said most people called her Annie, but she would respond to any greeting. She attended St. Louis Catholic School, graduating in 1941 and then graduated from Batesville High in 1945.
Following graduation, she immediately went to work at the Hill-Rom Company as an upfitter for 15 months. In August of 1946 she would accept the positions of Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and Treasurer of the Batesville School Corporation. She began working for Mr. Richard Prentice and would work with five Superintendents during her 30 years there. During that time, she was elected and served as treasurer, vice-president and finally president of the Indiana State Association of Educational Secretaries, flying to Denver in 1954, representing the Indiana Chapter at the national convention.
After leaving the school corporation in 1976, she began a second career as Office Manager of the Ross Point Truck Plaza in New Point, retiring 13 years later at the age of 62.
Visitation is Thursday, August 26th, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. Funeral services follow at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church with Rev. Stephen Akange officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are requested to Safe Passage or Margaret Mary Health Foundation Hospice. For online condolences go to www.weigelfh.com.