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Ann Campbell
Holcombe
May 2, 1943 — Aug 23, 2019
Ann Campbell Holcombe , age 76 of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at American Village in Indianapolis following an extended illness. She was born May 2, 1943 in Elwood, the daughter of Lt. Col. William L. and Florence M. (Leisure) Holcomb. While growing up in the military, Ann attended schools in Elwood and Leisure, Indiana; and also attended schools in Iowa, California, Maryland, Alabama, Virginia, occupied Japan, and Canada. She was a 1961 graduate of Alexandria High School in Virginia, and later obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Purdue University majoring in speech with a minor in economics. Ann also received a Master's Degree from Indiana University. She also attended various churches through the years as she moved with her family in the military. Ann was a distance learning coordinator for I.H.E.T.S. Education Facility for over 10 years and retired in 2006. Ann also previously worked for RCA Corporation, Que Corporation as a Bookkeeper, and I.U.P.U.I. as a writing teacher. She was an active member of the "Military Brats" group. Ann especially enjoyed knitting, playing the piano, and all things that involved music and arts.
Ann's family includes 3 children, Jesse Scott (wife Jill) Campbelll of Greenfield, Jonathan McCaskey Campbell of Brooklyn, NY, and Sarah Jane Campbell of Indianapolis; brother, Dr. Will (wife Carol) Holcomb of Overland, MO; sister, Jane E. (Holcombe) Pearson of Delmont, PA; a step-grandchild, Meredith; a step-great-grandchild, Kristina; niece, Christina Manzewitsch of Delmont, PA; and nephew, Nathan Holcomb of Mount Kisco, NY. Ann was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service celebrating Ann's life will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Rev. Bill Johnston of Grace United Methodist Church in Elwood officiating. Burial will follow in Knox Chapel Cemetery in rural Fairmount. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the service on Saturday at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or the Purdue University School of Liberal Arts through the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.
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