Anne Marie Drew
October 24, 1945 - December 03, 2022
Charleston, WV
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Anne Marie Drew
October 24, 1945 - December 03, 2022
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Anne Marie Drew, 77 of Charleston, passed away peacefully on December 3 2022 at The Hubbard Hospice House, after a 17 month battle with Bile Duct cancer.
Anne was born on October 24 1945 in Weybridge, Surrey, England to Vincent and Catherine Keating.
She grew up in Pimlico, Central London and graduated from Notre Dame High School Battersea and Coloma College.
She became a teacher and taught primary school for 6 years. In 1969 she married John Drew and in 1978 she moved with John to Charleston WV following his transfer to a Chemical Manufacturing facility in the Valley.
She loved the laid-back lifestyle in Charleston and particularly over the years the music of Mountain Stage, Charleston Light Opera Guild and the West Virginia Symphony.
She delivered Meals on Wheels for many years and volunteered at St Francis Hospital. Anne was also a member of the Kanawha Trail Club and the International Club. After moving to Lake Charles, La in the nineties, she was delighted to move back to Charleston in 1999 where she subsequently remained.
Anne enjoyed reading and traveling and had been to six continents, including extensive travel throughout Europe, and trips to South and Central America and Australia/New Zealand as well as most of the United States. She returned to England most years in the Spring seeing family and exploring much of Great Britain.
Anne is survived by her husband John and daughter Sophie of Charleston, son Guy of London England, sister Margaret Arnold of London, and Anne’s beloved golden-doodle Daisy.
Memorial Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.barlowbonsall .com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
11 responses to Anne Marie Drew
Marilyn McGeorge says:
December 13, 2022
John and I were deeply saddened to learn of Anne’s passing. I first met Anne when I joined the Charleston Trail Club and we enjoyed many hikes together. After we didn’t hike so much, we met often at Culture Center and Clay
Center Events. Our heartfelt sympathy to John and their family.
Chris and Jackie Evans says:
December 10, 2022
Jackie and I were so saddened to hear of Annes passing. Our sympathy goes to John and the family
Neal Secrist says:
December 10, 2022
My thoughts and prayers go out to John and the kids. In our younger years, John was a key member of our co-ed softball and volleyball teams. I have a number of fond memories of spending time with our “English” friends at their home in South Hills, especially by the pool on the hot days.
Annette Eslick says:
December 7, 2022
Sophie, I’m so, so terribly sad to hear about this. 🥲Your mom was an amazing woman and I have so many wonderful memories of her. I’m praying for you and your family today and as you adjust to this new normal. I’d love to reconnect with you. <> ❤️🙏❤️
Margaret Hargreaves says:
December 6, 2022
Ed and I were very saddened to hear of Anne’s death.
She was a very beloved friend that I have known since school and university days. I will always remember the great fun we had on our first foreign holidays to France and Italy, and at university dances and discos. We were lucky to have Anne and John move near us as Sophie and Guy were born before moving to the USA.
Anne was so good to be with, a very caring person, full of curiosity and interested in
everything and everyone. A very loyal friend. I shall miss her greatly.
Our thoughts are with John, Sophie and Guy
Margaret and Ed (Liverpool)