Blanche L. Ammann passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia.
She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Messmer; husband, Bill; daughter, Mary Wallace; grandchildren, Ryan Wallace and his wife, DeeDee, Jeremy and Savannah Wallace; great grandsons, Colton and Austin; as well as her son, Paul and his wife, Abbi.
Blanche was a wonderful wife, mother, elementary school teacher, and later, a successful real estate agent. Blanche and Bill were happily married for 55 years, had a blessed life together and enjoyed traveling the USA and the world. They spent 27 joyous years of retirement in Gainesville, Florida until moving back to Alexandria, Virginia in 2016 to be closer to family.
Blanche was active in the Gainesville community as a member of Holy Faith Catholic Church and was active in its Lazarus Ministry for over 15 years. She was also a dedicated member of the HoFa Crafts Ministry Group. Blanche was a longtime volunteer at the Second Life Thrift Shop and an usher at the Center for Performing Arts. Blanche was an avid quilter both in Gainesville and Alexandria.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, Virginia 22309 on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities.A
Blanche was a charming lady. So very creative – such a happy, talented quilter. We’ve know Blanche and Bill a short time since they moved here to Montebello, but they are a welcome addition to our neighborhood. A perfect couple. We miss her from our exercise class and our floor. We are next door neighbors.