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    Ann Schaad

    October 31, 1930 - November 29, 2020

    Ann Elizabeth Sudduth Schaad, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Sunday, November 29th. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended Birmingham Southern University, Ann was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority and the Newman Club. Ann met her beloved husband John at her family beach home in Florida, and a long-distance courtship ensued. Ann and John wed in 1950 and spent their entire married life in Knoxville, Tennessee, where they contributed actively to the life of their community and church. They were blessed with 8 children, 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Their home was full of family and friends, the gathering place where a lifetime of memories were made. Some of Ann’s happiest days were spent on the water, boating with family and friends, and traveling near and far. Ann played tennis at Cherokee Country Club and Knoxville Racquet Club for over 40 years and loved watching and actively following the professional circuit. Ann was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Known for her love of animals and quiet generosity, her family, church and her dogs were the center Ann’s life. Ann’s passion for others was best displayed in her dedication to and support of local Catholic parishes and schools, Zoo Knoxville and The University of Tennessee. She was a devoted member of and faithfully attended Sacred Heart Cathedral and Saint Albert the Great. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, John Henry Schaad, Jr.; her parents, John Thomas Sudduth and Pauline Bowen Sudduth; and her older brothers, Joseph Sudduth and John T. Sudduth Jr. Ann is survived by her eight beloved children: John H. Schaad, III, wife, Barbara, and their children, John, IV, Joy Schaad Davis (Mark), and Joy’s children, Kaylee and Adam; Cynthia Schaad Kelley, husband, Matthew, and their children, Matthew (Melissa) and David Kelley (Amy), Matthew's children, Jackson and Eli, and David’s children, Avery and Caroline; Mary C. “Kitty” Schaad Barber, and her children, Brandon and Ryan Barber; Sharon Schaad Yurkoski and husband, Jeff Yurkoski, of Lexington, KY, and their children, Sophia, Nicola and Lukas Yurkoski; James S. Schaad, and his daughters, Isabel and Caleigh Schaad; Michael E. Schaad, wife, Lucy, and their sons, McKinley, Harrison, and Lucian Schaad; Patrick J. Schaad, wife, Lisa, and their children, Lindsay, Patrick “PJ”, and Cassidy Schaad; Diane Schaad, and her children, Grant, Lauren, Reece, Alyssa, and Trent Valeriano; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family offers special thanks for their loving care to Vicky Bayless, Kitty Litt, Jennifer Mills, Sharon Myers, Vicky Reed, Mary Sowell, Tori Wesley, and Pam Wright. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 4th at St. Albert the Great, 7200 Brickey Lane, with Fr. Chris Michelson officiating. Private interment to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers: Matthew Kelley, David Kelley, Ryan Barber, Brandon Barber, PJ Schaad, and Grant Valeriano. Memorials may be made to Saint Albert the Great Building Fund, Zoo Knoxville, Alzheimer’s Tennessee-East Tennessee Office. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.RoseMortuary.com. Live stream services may be viewed at the following link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/ac68d46b/eVghyg8w8Uq5whKmdlbv6w?u=https://tinyurl.com/SchaadMemorial

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    Ann Elizabeth Sudduth Schaad, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Sunday, November 29th. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended Birmingham Southern University, Ann was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority and... View Obituary & Service Information

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