Ann C. Laramore Johns, 53, a former Plymouth resident, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012, at her home in Indianapolis.
Ann was born on June 4, 1959 to William F. and Betty Lou Pinney Laramore in Plymouth. Ann graduated from Plymouth High School in 1978 and received an associate’s degree from Ancilla College in 1980 and a B.S. degree in Social Work from Indiana Central College, Indianapolis in 1983. On May 6, 2000, in St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Ann and Randolph B. Johns were united in marriage. She was a social worker for sixteen years at Noble of Indiana in Indianapolis.
Ann enjoyed many different activities with Randy and was a great supporter of her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was a loving and devoted wife and was always there to help others. She supported many charitable causes in both Plymouth and Indianapolis. Ann was an organ and tissue donor. Ann is survived by her husband, Randy of Indianapolis; her mother, Betty Lou Laramore of Plymouth; a brother, Jon (Janet McCabe) Laramore of Indianapolis; her father and mother-in-law: Jerry W. and Betty J. Johns of Indianapolis; two brothers-in-law: Brad (Karen) Johns and Stacey Johns, both of Indianapolis; four nephews: Peter Laramore, Daniel Sheehan, Andrew Johns and Matthew Johns all of Indianapolis; two nieces: Alice Laramore of Boston, Massachusetts and Janna Johns of Indianapolis; an aunt, Jean Schricker of Plymouth; and two cousins: George (Michele) Schricker, Jr. of Plymouth and Sara (Jonathan) Klein of Park City, Utah. She was preceded in death by her father, William F. Laramore, on June 15, 2011.
Visitation will be held in the Johnson-Danielson funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Rev. Larry Marhanka of the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial services for Ann will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts in Ann’s name may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church Hunger Ministry, 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46260.
Greg & Shelley Cbaney-Vancza says
She was a sweet person. She will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
William & Marilyn Fortin says
Betty: We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lid says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Ann. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible\’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
Jami Bope Lapp says
Words cannot express my feelings right now. The whole Laramore family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Ann as a warm, thoughtful, and caring person. She will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her.
Susie Reinholt says
I am keeping precious Ann and Family in my heart and prayers.
Geanie Pinney Funkhouser says
Aunt Betty Lou and The John Laramore Family – you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Tharp says
Ann was a gentle soul and always had a kind word and always asked about my family when our paths would cross in Indianapolis. I am very sorry for your loss. Jim Tharp
Francie & Dennis Beville says
Ann blessings to you and our deepest sympathy to your family. You were an inspiration to many and a friend to those that met and knew you. May peace be with you and your family. We pray especially for those whom you leave behind and to the many lives that your touched in your career.
Peggy (Schafer) Keller says
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Those of us who graduated with Ann each have special memories of her and are very sadden to hear of her passing. Please find comfort in knowing she will be missed.
Peggy Capron Smith says
Jon- I was sorry to hear your sister Ann passed away. Please know you and your family are in my prayers at this time.
Kent Zepick says
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of Ann. Just eight days ago, we chatted with her and Randy at the end of the weekly 9:30 church service, as we did most weeks. She was always so kind, making sure to ask how everyone in our family was doing. For at least 12 years, she and Randy have been faithful participants in the Koinonia Sunday School class at Second Presbyterian in Indianapolis. We will not forget her, and Randy, your Koinonia family is just a phone call away.
Our condolences to Randy, Ann\’s mother, Jon, Janet, Peter and Alice, and the rest of the Laramore and Johns families.
Kent, Becky, Caleb and Connor Zepick
Patricia Bowman Leech says
I remember Ann from our Bosworths days and the many chats we used to have. She was such a sweet and caring person. My prayers to all of her family.
Valna Stettler says
It was such a shock to read of Ann\’s passing. She was such a dear person. While we know she is rejoicing in heaven, it is still a great loss for her family & friends. Please know I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers.
Marcia Cook says
Betty, Jon, and family ~
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ann\’s passing. I just spoke with her over Labor Day weekend and she was just as sweet and gentle as ever. Please know that I\’m keeping you close in thoughts and prayers as you journey through this very difficult time.
Marcia Cook
ucy Kniggendorf says
Dear Family of Ann,
My heart is full of sadness for all of you. It is so difficult to lose someone as young and full of life as Anne. With faith in Our Almighty Lord, and with time the hurt in your heart will not be as overpowering. I will keep you all in pryers
Gods Blessings
Lucy (Leachman) Kniggendorf
Leslie Abbey says
To Randy, Aunt Betty Lou, Jon and all that loved Ann:
My shock is still here, as I am certain it is with you. We simply never know the hour or day of our own passing. Let us live with that knowledge and lean in closer to our Lord and do His biding! Ann\’s life was a manifestation of that very action.
May you be strengthened by our Lord during this most difficult time. May He wipe away your tears and may you find joy in her memory and confidence in His Word.
Love, Leslie Pinney Abbey
Jerry Pinney says
The family is in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special person. She will be missed. Her smile will be missed. Her thoughtfullness will be missed. Her love will be missed.
Jerry Pinney
Phyllis J Westfall says
Thoughts and Prayers are with all the family. Remember Ann when she visited Pete in the hospital in Indianapolis. Also many wonderful memories from the Bosworths days.
Ann always had a smile for everyone.
Phyllis Westfall
Connie (Bottorff) Nicholl says
I graduated with Ann in 1978. I remember her as a sweet and quiet girl. We had choir together and she had a very nice singing voice. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure she will be missed.
Marla Flora says
Ann was very sweet and I enjoyed her friendship in high school and at church activities.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jennifer Glunt says
I had the pleasure of working with Ann in the Noble Day Services program at East. She was always very calm during stressful times in the team. She established meaningful relationships with the participants of the program. She always asked about my son Noah, who was young at the time.
She was always a reliable, generous, and contientious person and that was so great for our team! I think the team blossomed when we were working together. She provided quality and consistent services. She was very concerned about her health, and I remember her eating healthfully and walking. She loved getting her hair styled at the Snapdragon hair salon and her hair was so cute. We actually wound up going to the same hairstylist and we would laugh at the funny things Ann would say. She would get it. I\’ll always remember the humorous things she would say, that still make me laugh especially teasing the Noble nurse Chad.
\”Don\’t tell Chad I was talking about him. Oh, Hi, Chad!\”
\”Oh, I\’m going to leave work and go to Starbucks. I\’ll be back in a few hours.\”
To this day I remember the funny things she would say. And it always makes me smile!
Good bye, Ann. You were truly a great person. My condolences to your family and husband.
Although right now I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this, I just want you to know that we loved you!
Lori Wade Rogers says
Dear Laramore Family,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your dear Ann. We were classmates all through school,and in Bluebirds and Campfire Girls together. Ann was always such a nice girl with a positive attitude about everything. We had many classes together in High School and Ann always worked so hard at every assignment and never gave up. She was always kind to everyone she met and I think the love of Christ certainly was in her soul. I\’m sure she was a blessing to everyone she met. I am so very sorry for your loss.
DAVID DETAMORE says
Betty: Our sincere sympathy and our prayers for you concerning the loss of your daughter. We will be out of town and unable to attend the service.
Rev. David and Lois Detamore
MILAN & mINNIE says
Betty Lou and Jon;
Death is always very hard,
Ann did very well with her life, Her willingness to help others was great!
Your loss will be felt by Many
Mjlan &Minnie
Rick Derf says
I always have had the greatest respect for the Laramore family. Each member exuded family values that have made America great. I felt great sadness when I read of Ann\’s passing but remembered the wonderful person she always was and know that her family values punched her ticket to Heaven. She is now at peace and with our Savior. I join the many Laramore/Johns family friends in praying for the peace of God that passes all human understanding fill your hearts. Be comforted knowing that she is in Paradise awaiting our arrival. Blessings from the Derf family.
Bomber Wickey says
Ann was such a great gal. Always had a kind word for everyone she meet. She will be missed.
You are in our thougths and prayers. Our class of \’78 has lost a good one.
Linda Starr says
Dear Betty Lou, I was shocked to read that Ann had passed. I enjoyed our visit this summer at the concert by George Schricker. We had a nice \”catch up\” conversation. She always asked me about my \”boys\” and what they were doing!
I keep you and her husband, friends and extended family in my prayers. May you rely on God\’s wisdom for answers and comfort!
Linda Starr
Ralph and Kathy Orey says
My cousin, Ann was one of the kindest and most thoughtful persons I ever met. She left us much too soon and we will miss her so much. Our love and prayers are with Randy, her husband, Jon, her brother and her dear mother, Betty Lou.
Terry Duga says
I was surprised to see Ann\’s obituary in Thursday\’s paper.
My condolences. I remember her from your new year\’s parties.
A nice, verfy friendly person.
My thoughts are with you
Shirley A. Gidley says
My sympathy to each of you in Ann\’s family. Having known her for so many years, I have seen her grow into a lovely woman. I will always remember our last conversation. This happened just weeks ago. She was bubbly, full of life, ?lan, and thoughts of times past. I was so pleased that she sought me out for this brief, but meaningful chat. It meant so much to me.
Although I cannot be there for her services, my thoughts will be with each of you. God Bless.
Carolyn Hilles-Pilant says
Dear Betty Lou, Jon, Randy, Janet, Alice, Peter, Jean, George, Michelle, and all the other family members and close friends who are grieving,
It is not my usual practice to write online like this, but I am so far away and don\’t want to bother any of you with a call right now, and mail won\’t get there for awhile. I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you, in fact thinking of little else.
I am of course stunned and heartbroken to hear that our dear neighbor and friend Ann is gone. I remember being so excited waiting for her to be born, baby-sitting her, watching her grow up, sharing time with her on holidays when I had moved away, cherishing what a good neighbor she was to my mother–and it is not yet possible for me to accept or believe that I will never see those wonderful wise eyes again, or hear that distinctive voice.
One of the most insightful statements I ever heard about Ann was from Jon, near the time of his wedding, when he described Ann as a \’philosopher of human nature.\’ Indeed she was. Words are failing me to say more right now. I\’m in tears and finding it hard to imagine what you are going through.
Please know that Keith and I are, as Quakers say, holding you in the Light. My brother is hoping to represent the Hilles family on Wednesday. I wish it could be me if it has to be at all. I miss you all, and will miss Ann\’s light for the rest of my life.
Love,
Carolyn
Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, PHJC says
Dear Betty and family,
Please know of my sympathy and prayers at this time. Your faith will be a support for you. May our loving God comfort you and assure you of Ann\’s continued presence with God. I know what a close family you are and that is a wonderful witness to the world of our faith.
Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, PHJC
Matt Pesch says
I\’d like to express my heart felt condolences to Ann\’s husband, Betty Lou, Jon, and all those who loved Ann. I am so saddened to hear of her passing, and to realize that I hadn\’t seen Ann for some time. I remember during my years at Bosworths that I would see Ann often and she always greeted me with a smile and asked how I was. I remember her always joking and sharing stories with the Bosworths staff ,(Bosworths Family), who loved chatting with her. She seemed always upbeat and will forever live in my fond memories of working for the Laramores. I am fortunate to have known her.
I take some comfort in knowing that she is with Bill in Paradise. In my mind\’s eye, I picture Ann and her dad laughing in each others embrace, and both in the embrace of their Savior.
Rest in Peace Ann, and may the Lord comfort those you left behind!
The McCabe/Caeser Family says
We wanted you to know that we will be thinking of you all throughout this especially difficult day. After 20 years of mostly Christmastime visits, we hold many fond memories of Ann — our first introduction to snickerdoodles from her delicious recipe, her delight in showing us Randy\’s and her new house, and always, her heartfelt care for how and what we\’d been doing since we\’d last met.
With you in our hearts, Bob, Dorie, and David
Mary Grace Oakes says
Betty Lou and Jon,
Chester and I would like to express our sympathy in your loss of Ann. I have fond memories of Ann being in my first Bible School class, attending our wedding and singing in the church choir. The Laramore Family has always been a close Plymouth tie for me, with connections to the library, Bosworth\’s, and the church. I\’m sure my Mom, Grace Woodfill would want to extend her condolences also. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Greg & Shelley Cbaney-Vancza says
She was a sweet person. She will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
William & Marilyn Fortin says
Betty: We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lid says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Ann. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible\’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
Jami Bope Lapp says
Words cannot express my feelings right now. The whole Laramore family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Ann as a warm, thoughtful, and caring person. She will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her.
Susie Reinholt says
I am keeping precious Ann and Family in my heart and prayers.
Geanie Pinney Funkhouser says
Aunt Betty Lou and The John Laramore Family – you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Tharp says
Ann was a gentle soul and always had a kind word and always asked about my family when our paths would cross in Indianapolis. I am very sorry for your loss. Jim Tharp
Francie & Dennis Beville says
Ann blessings to you and our deepest sympathy to your family. You were an inspiration to many and a friend to those that met and knew you. May peace be with you and your family. We pray especially for those whom you leave behind and to the many lives that your touched in your career.
Peggy (Schafer) Keller says
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Those of us who graduated with Ann each have special memories of her and are very sadden to hear of her passing. Please find comfort in knowing she will be missed.
Peggy Capron Smith says
Jon- I was sorry to hear your sister Ann passed away. Please know you and your family are in my prayers at this time.
Kent Zepick says
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of Ann. Just eight days ago, we chatted with her and Randy at the end of the weekly 9:30 church service, as we did most weeks. She was always so kind, making sure to ask how everyone in our family was doing. For at least 12 years, she and Randy have been faithful participants in the Koinonia Sunday School class at Second Presbyterian in Indianapolis. We will not forget her, and Randy, your Koinonia family is just a phone call away.
Our condolences to Randy, Ann\’s mother, Jon, Janet, Peter and Alice, and the rest of the Laramore and Johns families.
Kent, Becky, Caleb and Connor Zepick
Patricia Bowman Leech says
I remember Ann from our Bosworths days and the many chats we used to have. She was such a sweet and caring person. My prayers to all of her family.
Valna Stettler says
It was such a shock to read of Ann\’s passing. She was such a dear person. While we know she is rejoicing in heaven, it is still a great loss for her family & friends. Please know I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers.
Marcia Cook says
Betty, Jon, and family ~
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ann\’s passing. I just spoke with her over Labor Day weekend and she was just as sweet and gentle as ever. Please know that I\’m keeping you close in thoughts and prayers as you journey through this very difficult time.
Marcia Cook
ucy Kniggendorf says
Dear Family of Ann,
My heart is full of sadness for all of you. It is so difficult to lose someone as young and full of life as Anne. With faith in Our Almighty Lord, and with time the hurt in your heart will not be as overpowering. I will keep you all in pryers
Gods Blessings
Lucy (Leachman) Kniggendorf
Leslie Abbey says
To Randy, Aunt Betty Lou, Jon and all that loved Ann:
My shock is still here, as I am certain it is with you. We simply never know the hour or day of our own passing. Let us live with that knowledge and lean in closer to our Lord and do His biding! Ann\’s life was a manifestation of that very action.
May you be strengthened by our Lord during this most difficult time. May He wipe away your tears and may you find joy in her memory and confidence in His Word.
Love, Leslie Pinney Abbey
Jerry Pinney says
The family is in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special person. She will be missed. Her smile will be missed. Her thoughtfullness will be missed. Her love will be missed.
Jerry Pinney
Phyllis J Westfall says
Thoughts and Prayers are with all the family. Remember Ann when she visited Pete in the hospital in Indianapolis. Also many wonderful memories from the Bosworths days.
Ann always had a smile for everyone.
Phyllis Westfall
Connie (Bottorff) Nicholl says
I graduated with Ann in 1978. I remember her as a sweet and quiet girl. We had choir together and she had a very nice singing voice. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure she will be missed.
Marla Flora says
Ann was very sweet and I enjoyed her friendship in high school and at church activities.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jennifer Glunt says
I had the pleasure of working with Ann in the Noble Day Services program at East. She was always very calm during stressful times in the team. She established meaningful relationships with the participants of the program. She always asked about my son Noah, who was young at the time.
She was always a reliable, generous, and contientious person and that was so great for our team! I think the team blossomed when we were working together. She provided quality and consistent services. She was very concerned about her health, and I remember her eating healthfully and walking. She loved getting her hair styled at the Snapdragon hair salon and her hair was so cute. We actually wound up going to the same hairstylist and we would laugh at the funny things Ann would say. She would get it. I\’ll always remember the humorous things she would say, that still make me laugh especially teasing the Noble nurse Chad.
\”Don\’t tell Chad I was talking about him. Oh, Hi, Chad!\”
\”Oh, I\’m going to leave work and go to Starbucks. I\’ll be back in a few hours.\”
To this day I remember the funny things she would say. And it always makes me smile!
Good bye, Ann. You were truly a great person. My condolences to your family and husband.
Although right now I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this, I just want you to know that we loved you!
Lori Wade Rogers says
Dear Laramore Family,
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your dear Ann. We were classmates all through school,and in Bluebirds and Campfire Girls together. Ann was always such a nice girl with a positive attitude about everything. We had many classes together in High School and Ann always worked so hard at every assignment and never gave up. She was always kind to everyone she met and I think the love of Christ certainly was in her soul. I\’m sure she was a blessing to everyone she met. I am so very sorry for your loss.
DAVID DETAMORE says
Betty: Our sincere sympathy and our prayers for you concerning the loss of your daughter. We will be out of town and unable to attend the service.
Rev. David and Lois Detamore
MILAN & mINNIE says
Betty Lou and Jon;
Death is always very hard,
Ann did very well with her life, Her willingness to help others was great!
Your loss will be felt by Many
Mjlan &Minnie
Rick Derf says
I always have had the greatest respect for the Laramore family. Each member exuded family values that have made America great. I felt great sadness when I read of Ann\’s passing but remembered the wonderful person she always was and know that her family values punched her ticket to Heaven. She is now at peace and with our Savior. I join the many Laramore/Johns family friends in praying for the peace of God that passes all human understanding fill your hearts. Be comforted knowing that she is in Paradise awaiting our arrival. Blessings from the Derf family.
Bomber Wickey says
Ann was such a great gal. Always had a kind word for everyone she meet. She will be missed.
You are in our thougths and prayers. Our class of \’78 has lost a good one.
Linda Starr says
Dear Betty Lou, I was shocked to read that Ann had passed. I enjoyed our visit this summer at the concert by George Schricker. We had a nice \”catch up\” conversation. She always asked me about my \”boys\” and what they were doing!
I keep you and her husband, friends and extended family in my prayers. May you rely on God\’s wisdom for answers and comfort!
Linda Starr
Ralph and Kathy Orey says
My cousin, Ann was one of the kindest and most thoughtful persons I ever met. She left us much too soon and we will miss her so much. Our love and prayers are with Randy, her husband, Jon, her brother and her dear mother, Betty Lou.
Terry Duga says
I was surprised to see Ann\’s obituary in Thursday\’s paper.
My condolences. I remember her from your new year\’s parties.
A nice, verfy friendly person.
My thoughts are with you
Shirley A. Gidley says
My sympathy to each of you in Ann\’s family. Having known her for so many years, I have seen her grow into a lovely woman. I will always remember our last conversation. This happened just weeks ago. She was bubbly, full of life, ?lan, and thoughts of times past. I was so pleased that she sought me out for this brief, but meaningful chat. It meant so much to me.
Although I cannot be there for her services, my thoughts will be with each of you. God Bless.
Carolyn Hilles-Pilant says
Dear Betty Lou, Jon, Randy, Janet, Alice, Peter, Jean, George, Michelle, and all the other family members and close friends who are grieving,
It is not my usual practice to write online like this, but I am so far away and don\’t want to bother any of you with a call right now, and mail won\’t get there for awhile. I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you, in fact thinking of little else.
I am of course stunned and heartbroken to hear that our dear neighbor and friend Ann is gone. I remember being so excited waiting for her to be born, baby-sitting her, watching her grow up, sharing time with her on holidays when I had moved away, cherishing what a good neighbor she was to my mother–and it is not yet possible for me to accept or believe that I will never see those wonderful wise eyes again, or hear that distinctive voice.
One of the most insightful statements I ever heard about Ann was from Jon, near the time of his wedding, when he described Ann as a \’philosopher of human nature.\’ Indeed she was. Words are failing me to say more right now. I\’m in tears and finding it hard to imagine what you are going through.
Please know that Keith and I are, as Quakers say, holding you in the Light. My brother is hoping to represent the Hilles family on Wednesday. I wish it could be me if it has to be at all. I miss you all, and will miss Ann\’s light for the rest of my life.
Love,
Carolyn
Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, PHJC says
Dear Betty and family,
Please know of my sympathy and prayers at this time. Your faith will be a support for you. May our loving God comfort you and assure you of Ann\’s continued presence with God. I know what a close family you are and that is a wonderful witness to the world of our faith.
Sr. Virginia Kampwerth, PHJC
Matt Pesch says
I\’d like to express my heart felt condolences to Ann\’s husband, Betty Lou, Jon, and all those who loved Ann. I am so saddened to hear of her passing, and to realize that I hadn\’t seen Ann for some time. I remember during my years at Bosworths that I would see Ann often and she always greeted me with a smile and asked how I was. I remember her always joking and sharing stories with the Bosworths staff ,(Bosworths Family), who loved chatting with her. She seemed always upbeat and will forever live in my fond memories of working for the Laramores. I am fortunate to have known her.
I take some comfort in knowing that she is with Bill in Paradise. In my mind\’s eye, I picture Ann and her dad laughing in each others embrace, and both in the embrace of their Savior.
Rest in Peace Ann, and may the Lord comfort those you left behind!
The McCabe/Caeser Family says
We wanted you to know that we will be thinking of you all throughout this especially difficult day. After 20 years of mostly Christmastime visits, we hold many fond memories of Ann — our first introduction to snickerdoodles from her delicious recipe, her delight in showing us Randy\’s and her new house, and always, her heartfelt care for how and what we\’d been doing since we\’d last met.
With you in our hearts, Bob, Dorie, and David
Mary Grace Oakes says
Betty Lou and Jon,
Chester and I would like to express our sympathy in your loss of Ann. I have fond memories of Ann being in my first Bible School class, attending our wedding and singing in the church choir. The Laramore Family has always been a close Plymouth tie for me, with connections to the library, Bosworth\’s, and the church. I\’m sure my Mom, Grace Woodfill would want to extend her condolences also. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.