Ellen Ann Bush Weaver, 80, went home to her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 15, 2016, with her family by her side.

She was born December 31, 1935, in Gorman, Texas to Joseph Floyd Bush and Ruby Leneta Miears Bush. Ann married John Mack Weaver on September 7, 1952, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

John M. and Ann served in the United States Army for twenty years, before returning home to De Leon in 1974. She was a devoted, long-time member of De Leon First Baptist Church, where she served as the Hospitality Chair and Assistant Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of First Baptist WOM for many years. Ann retired from Comanche County HUD Housing as a housing counselor after sixteen years of faithful service. In her spare time, Ann enjoyed bowling, fishing, and spending time outdoors collecting rocks. Her family was her pride and joy. She was always her happiest when spending time with her husband, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved her church family as her own. She will be missed beyond measure by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, John M. Weaver; sons, Johnny M. Weaver and wife, Sherry, J. Scott Weaver, J. Rusty Weaver and wife, Cecilia, Jeffrey B. Weaver and wife, Lisa; brother-in-law, Tom Weaver and wife, Mary Ann; grandchildren, Jennifer Weaver, Ashley Weaver, Justin Weaver, Alyssa Weaver, Re'Ann Weaver, Joey Weaver and wife, Ashley, and Katie Southall and husband, Justin; great-grandchildren, Tayci Weaver, Emory Weaver, Jacob Southall, Casyn Southall, and Bennett Southall; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and other extended family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Tom Weaver; parents, Joseph and Ruby Bush; brother, Jerry A. Bush and wife, Loretta; and sister, Judy K. Bush.

Funeral services were held Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, De Leon, with Brother Daniel Harper officiating. Graveside services followed in De Leon Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to De Leon First Baptist Church at 125 South Houston Street, De Leon, or to The Gideons International at PO Box 742, Comanche, Texas.