R. Ann Brock's Obituary
On Thursday, August 27, 2020, R. Ann Morgan Brock, educator and loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 86 in Arlington, TX.
Ann was born on September 4, 1933 in Ft. Worth, TX to Myrtle and Hugh Morgan. She received her BS in Education in 1955 from The University of TX-Austin and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. She was an Elementary teacher in the Ft. Worth Independent School District for 18 years. In 1974 she became an Adult Basic Education Teacher for the Ft. Worth Skill / Learning Center at FWISD and retired in 1991. However, she continued to teach GED and ESL part-time to undereducated adults in Tarrant County at the Jail System, Libraries, and at Goodwill Industries for another decade. The Texas Association for Continued Adult Education named her “Teacher of the Year” in 1976. She is a former member of First United Methodist Church of Ft. Worth; FWISD Diamond Club; TRS; The Woman’s Club of Ft. Worth; Colonial Country Club; Eldorado Bend Estates Golf Club; and the Ft. Worth Club. She was a Christian that enjoyed dancing, music, college football, reading, and playing cards. Ann was passionate about nature and animals. She was an active member of the World Wildlife Foundation, and the Arbor Day Foundation. She received Certificates of Appreciation for her support from St. Joseph’s Indian School; the Navigators; World Vision; and The Special Olympics. She was often seen outside on the wooded lawn of her home in Arlington, TX with her dogs, raccoons, and peacock. Her home of 43 years was filled with antiques, inspirational messages, and spiritual markers from the Bible. She was a generous person that gave love, money, and even shelter to those in need. She will be remembered for her infectious smile and compassionate spirit.
From 1953 to 1974, she was married to Frank E. Brock (deceased), and raised their two children, Randal (deceased), and Lynne Anne. She was preceded in death by her son, Randal E. Brock, and her brother, Lucian Morgan, in 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Lynne Anne Brock, who resides in Wisconsin; by her two cousins: Beverly Germany and William Huffman, and by her endeared friend, Theresa D. Mayser, whom all reside in Tarrant County, TX; and by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Morgan, who resides in AZ; and by her great-niece, Courtney Morgan, who resides in CA.
In honoring her request, there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or to one of hers listed above.
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