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Ann F. Smith
Ann F. Smith
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Ann Frances Smith (nee Fredhoff). Born 2/11/1947 Departed 3/6/2024, age 77. Ann was born in Gloucester City, lived in Bellmawr, NJ and Vero Beach, FL.

Ann is survived by the love of her life, best friend and husband James (Smitty). They were blessed with a 62 year loving relationship.

Most awesome aunt to William (Wendy) Fredhoff, Paul (Karen) Fredhoff, and Robin (Jamie) McKelvey. She was great aunt to 10 nephews & a niece and great great aunt to 5 ½. She is also survived by many friends. Awaiting her in Heaven is her mother Irene Magnussen, her beloved mother-in-law Florence Smith, her brothers William (Doc) Fredhoff and Raymond Fredhoff. She will also be greeted by all of her Precious pups who crossed the Rainbow Bridge.Annie was a generous soul and compassionate animal lover who lit up every room she entered. She will always be remembered for her famous "Annie goodbyes".

There will be a viewing from 7pm until 9pm on Thursday, March 14 and from 10am until 11am on Friday, March 15 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11am on Friday at the funeral home. Interment at New St. Mary's Cemetery.

In honor of Ann's colorful personality and wardrobe, please consider wearing a Hawaiian shirt or other colorful outfit to her services. Don't worry about being right on time, as she never ever was!

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ann's name to the Vero Beach Humane Society P.O. Box 644 Vero Beach, FL 32961

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Visitation

Mar
14
Thursday
Gardner Funeral Home - Runnemede
126 South Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Mar
15
Friday
Gardner Funeral Home - Runnemede
126 South Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mar
15
Friday
Gardner Funeral Home - Runnemede
126 South Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
11:00 AM

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D Dawn Catroppa on Mar 18, 2024

Hi Jimmy, It's Dawn Brown, Ken and Marlene's daughter. I was so sorry to see that Ann had passed away. I'm sorry I didn't see the obituary sooner, I would have tried to attend her service. My parents loved both of you, and my Mom adored Ann. They got along well because they were both fun seekers. So many great memories on Park Drive. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. I'm glad to know that you haven't given up the Hawaiian shirts. Take care Jimmy.

J Joanne Milano Fredhoff on Mar 15, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with our entire family! We lost another shining star ! She was always a joyful person, her laugh and those sparkling eyes , just like her brothers, will be sorely missed! I am sorry I cannot be there today with all of you - but as we know - our loss is Heaven's Gain and she is Happy there now! Ray and Billy were waiting for her at those pearly gates!
"KIsses, Kisses, Kisses" Annie - and please give a Great big Hug and Kiss to my Dearest Ray from me! Until we meet again my "sister" -
Love and Kisses and Bye for Now!!
Joanne

S Sheila Deagro on Mar 15, 2024

My husband, Jimmy and I became friends with Annie and Smitty approximately 10 years ago.
We met via mutual friends, Bob and Gina. We always enjoyed seeing them and doing our group get togethers. When Annie and Jim moved to Florida, we would get together more frequently. We enjoyed going shooting together, celebrating birthdays, going out for dinners and especially the movies. Annie loved the movies and that was frequently what we would do, go out for dinner and then see a good movie.
Annie had a heart of gold. She was always thinking of others. She would always inquire about my children and grandchildren and of course our dog. She was such an animal lover. When she would see a dog, she had to stop and pet the dog. Her laugh was infectious. She will be missed immensely.
God must have needed someone to help care for all the animals.
Until we meet again girlfriend.
Love you.
Sheila and Jimmy

G Gina & Bob Abel on Mar 13, 2024

Annie was "Extra" Special! Always full of spark, extreme love for all and especially the animals. She had the BIGGEST heart of anyone I knew and truly the BEST HUGGER!! My husband Bob worked with Jimmy in the NJSP and they instantly became friends as did Annie and I. She would light up a room wherever she went. We have so many great memories, sitting here right now laughing about our last cruise we took. I'm saddened for Jimmy and Precious (her dog) to lose such an amazing soul, but we all know she is up there stir things up! She has been rejoined with ALL HER DOGS and family members, as we know how deeply she missed them. Heaven gained a special angel!

B Butch and Terry (Troy) Koff on Mar 12, 2024

Jimmy, Robin (and the McKelvey's) and Paul (and the Freedhoff's),
No words can express how sorry we are for your loss...and a true loss it is. Annie was the best. She lit up a room when she walked in. I loved her laugh, I loved her personality, I loved everything about her...well maybe not how she handled her diabetes (that actually scared me). Jimmy, you were an amazing partner and because of you she lived on "borrowed time" for a lot of years. Your devotion to her was incredible!
Our loss is certainly Heaven's gain. She's going to stir things up when she gets there. Wath out Heaven!
We love you!
Terry, Butch and kids (the lions, as Jimmy would call them)

K Kathy & Mike Corradetti on Mar 11, 2024

We were so saddened to hear about Ann. Time passes so fast, you were very fortunate to have had her for such a long time. Kathy & Mike..............

J Johnny Axner on Mar 9, 2024

Annie was one of the special people. I lost contact with Annie and Jimmy over the years as life took us in different directions but was saddened to hear of her passing. Annie was instrumental in organizing a club in which Jimmy, Ed Z, Johnny Noon, Whitey and myself were members ( The Diving Zucchini Bros. ) Annie put us together with Jimmy and the fun started. Annie was the glue for our crew. Always upbeat and smiling she will be missed.

T Tina DeVita-Meeser on Mar 9, 2024

To the most amazing, loving, funny as could be AUNT. You could be the stranger in the room and she would run up to you and by the time she found out everything about you, you were introduced around the room and you were a stranger no more you became one of the family. And if you had a dog OMG you were definitely family you went to the top of the list. I will miss her excitement over just about everything. But her infectious SMILE and HER LAUGH that made everyone crack up and laugh with her, I will miss that laugh and her HUGS. She hugged you everytime like she was hugging you for the next 10 years, and then she’d HUG YOU again 5 mins later as she walks out the door, with just as much love!!
I love you Aunt Ann and Thank you for introducing my mom to my dad. I always told you I’m forever thankful!! Till I HUG YOU AGAIN. 😘❤️Heaven is not gonna be quiet anymore😀. Aunt Ann has arrived!

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