Ann Louise Gannon, Post 28 member

Ann Louise Gannon, 82 of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at Atlantic Shores Nursing Home in Millsboro.

Ann was born in Trappe, Md., June 2, 1931, daughter of the late Mitchell R. and Emma Gannon Sr. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a cook with 24 years of service.

Ann was a lifetime member and active volunteer with the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro. In her free time she enjoyed cooking and gardening.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Munson. She is survived by her lifelong friend Phyllis Graby of Millsboro; a brother, Mitchell “Bob” Gannon Jr. of Millsboro; a special niece Terry Roberts-Biener and her husband Greg of Millsboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends and family will call after noon. Interment with military honors will follow at Henlopen Memorial Park in Milton.