Anne Blanchard Mack

Anne B. ìAnnieî Mack, 64, of Hendersonville, NC, died Saturday, October 11, 2008, at her home.

She was born in Norwalk, CT, daughter of the late Royden and Dorothy McCurdy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George L. Mack. Anne and her husband were prior residents of Wilton, CT, and moved to Henderson County in 1990.

Anne earned her liberal arts degree from the University of Connecticut at Stamford. She had worked as a sales associate for JC Penney in Hendersonville since 2001 and was an outstanding member of the JC Penney All Stars. For many years, she was ìGirl Fridayî for All In One Construction Services. Prior to 2001, she was an optometric technician for the Focus Group in Brevard.

Anne enjoyed fishing and loved animals, especially dogs. She collected teddy bears and all things related to them, and was a crafter who blessed many people with her handmade gifts.

Anne was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her brother-in-law, Gene A. Mack and his wife, Linda, of Carmel, NY; her cousins, James S. Kline, Grace Kline, and their daughters, Heather and Melissa of Seattle, WA; her friends, Susannah and Bob Powell, and her beloved dog, Patch.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday, October 24, 2008, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Reverend Darrin Waldroup will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 ñ 8 PM Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Shuler Funeral Home.