Ann Tucker Jessell

October 14, 1930 - November 11, 2013
Ann Tucker Jessell

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Ann Tucker Jessell of Wilmington died on November 11, 2013. She was born in Waterbury, CT on October 14, 1930. She graduated from Bishop Lee Theater School in 1951. She was in Summer Stock and Dinner Theater in CT and graduated from Western Connecticut State College magna cum laude with a degree in Speech and Theater at the age of 50.

When she moved to Wilmington in 1990 she was active in Tapestry Theater, Thalian Association, Opera House Theatre, Big Dawg Productions, Playwrights Producing Company, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
She was a faithful member of All Saints Anglican Parish where she was affectionately known as “Huggles” as she loved to give and receive hugs. She was also a participant in the Elderhaus/Pace program where she received excellent care, friendship, and love. The Pace program was a bright spot in her life and many thanks go to the staff there for all they did for Ann. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 23rd at All Saints Anglican Parish, 2623 N. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28405.

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  • November 14, 2013
    Kathryn and Roger Cando says:
    We will surely miss our Ms. Ann in our church family, as she was always ready with the best hug ever. She loved to show to all her extensive collections of Buttons and small action figures from "kids' meals", receiving contributions to her collection from all over, going to button conventions and flea markets to expand her collections. Her theatrical talents were greatly appreciated as she delivered her "One Woman Show" on multiple occasions for church fellowship and fundraising activities. Ms. Ann, now the Angels can enjoy your humor, your intelligence, and your talents. Till we meet again, dear Friend.

  • November 14, 2013
    Susan Reding says:
    I met Ann at at our local NC button meeting. I enjoyed going to garage sales hunting for McDonald happy meal toys with her. I enjoyed watching her give her best in theatrical performances at Thalian Hall. And I enjoyed going to theatrical performances at Thalian Hall with her. Ann did loves hugs!

  • November 13, 2013
    Jeff & Lee Davies says:
    ALways welcome a hug on a Sunday morning.

  • November 14, 2013
    nancy counts says:
    Ann was a kind, sweet lady, always thoughtful, caring and giving. My family will miss her.