Anne Whitford

Anne Thorne Whitford, 61, of Allentown, PA died 27 April 2014 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown, PA . Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of Mary Whitmell (Bussey) Whitford of Delray Beach, FL and the late John Robert Whitford, Sr. Survivors include her mother; brother John R. Whitford Jr. and wife Corrine of Oak Ridge, TN; sister Martha Helen Whitford of Delray Beach, FL; niece Heidi Mendelson; nephews Ian Mendelson and Garrett Whitford; and cousins Linda Griffin, Stanley Bussey and Barbara Hall. Anne was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and was a trustee of the Thorne-Clark Cemetery, Airlie, NC. Following graduation from Duke University (BA Art History), Anne worked in the insurance industry, including over 25 years as a senior underwriter for Selective Insurance Co. of America. She enjoyed reading, music, art, travel, and was an avid supporter of the Duke Basketball team. Anne had a driving intellect, a big personality, and an even bigger heart. Anne loved and was much loved by family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 5455 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43214 or online at www.donate.heart.org.