Ann O. Tompkins

Ann Ogden Tompkins joined her deceased loved ones August 29, 2020. She was living at the Terraces in Bonita Springs at the time of her death. Formerly of Kentucky and St. Louis, MO, she had been a Bonita Springs, FL, resident since 2000 living in Highland Woods, Copperleaf and The Terraces. She was born in Slaughters, KY, February 28, 1930, the daughter of Mary Ann (Couch) and Charles Edward Ogden. She was married to the late Cecil Jay Tompkins from 1952 to 1984. Ann graduated valedictorian from Slaughters High School in 1947. She earned her AA degree from William Woods College, her BS degree from the University of Kentucky, and her MS degree from Southern Illinois University. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Delta Pi Epsilon graduate honorary society. In 1985, she was chosen as The Business Teacher of the Year from the state of Missouri. She loved teaching and taught Business for 5 years in Louisville and 28 years in St. Louis. She was president of the St. Louis Area Business Educators Association and belonged to many educational and volunteer organizations during her lifetime. Ann was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs where she sang in the choir for ten years. She was an avid bridge and golf player at the clubs where she lived as well as a member of the Genealogical Society of Collier County, Newcomers, Encore, and AAUW. Ann is survived by her loving twin sons, Gregory Ray Tompkins and wife Sheila of OH, Charles Jay Tompkins and wife Karen of GA. Sister to Jane O. Kelton of KY. Grandmother to Hanna Day, Mitchell Tompkins, Mason Tompkins, Andrew Tompkins, Andrea Tompkins, and Jillian Tompkins. Great Grandmother to Lily, Garrett, Leo, Jacob, and twins William and Avery. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Cecil Jay Tompkins, and her grandson, the late Justin Helmick. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, at a time to be announced in the future. She will be buried in her Old Kentucky Home at The Slaughters Cemetery attended by family members. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ann may be made to: First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. To sign her guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Ann O. Tompkins

February 28, 1930 - August 29, 2020