A Shining Light in Our Hearts
Charlotte, North Carolina is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved souls — Ann Carson Shea. My heart and prayers go out to Gil and our extended family and friends who loved Ann dearly. To say she will be missed feels too small for the size of the hole her absence has left. Ann was not only a relative and friend — she was a shining light in every room she entered, a voice of warmth and encouragement, and a heart that beat for others with compassion and joy.
Her sudden passing has left many of us in a state of deep sorrow. As we gather our thoughts and memories, what becomes clear is that Ann’s legacy is not defined by the way she left us but by the way she loved, uplifted, and guided those around her.
Let’s Come Together and Hear the Solid Gossip – Remembering a Beautiful Soul
People everywhere who knew Ann are coming together — family, friends, coworkers, neighbors — sharing stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. From the smallest gestures, like her kind smile when you needed it most, to her ability to bring calm to chaos, Ann’s presence carried peace.
The loss feels unfair, sudden, and deeply painful, but in the midst of grief, we find strength in her memory. We speak her name with reverence, and in doing so, we keep her close. Many have described her as a person whose faith shone through her actions — someone who reminded others of hope, even when life felt uncertain.
There is a collective ache in Charlotte today, a quiet sadness among those who shared in Ann’s life journey. But as we share our sorrow, we also share gratitude — gratitude for having known her, gratitude for every conversation, every hug, every smile that now feels like a precious gift.
Holding On to Faith, Love, and the River of Living Waters
Even in heartbreak, we turn to faith — trusting that Ann has been released back to The River of Living Waters, where peace flows without end, and love surrounds her in ways unimaginable on this earth. May God cradle her soul in eternal rest, where there is no more pain, no more suffering, only light.
To Gil and all who are grieving, we hold you close in prayer. Ann may no longer walk beside us, but she remains in every heart she touched. She will forever be a part of our stories, our memories, and our love.
Rest in peace, Ann Carson Shea. You were — and always will be — a blessing beyond words. Your light continues to shine, even through our tears.
