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Extracted from The Winn Parish Enterprise (Winnfield, LA)
Ann Allen Cavanaugh
Myrtice Ann Allen Cavanaugh, 52, died October 24, 2001 at Cabrini Hospital Alexandria, LA.
She had been in the hospital continuously since an automobile accident March 15, 2001. Ann was
the daughter of the late Myrtice S. and W. Warren Allen of Winnfield, LA. Her grandparents were
the late Myrtice Amos and George M. Simpson of Shreveport, and Lula Perkins and Walter W.
Allen of Winnfield, LA.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene W. Cavanaugh; two sons, Jim A. and Jake A Cavanaugh;
one sister, Wendy Allen Roach of Bossier City; one brother, Chris Allen of Ruston; one aunt,
Dorothy S. Johnson of Shreveport; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Ann grew up in Winnfield, LA, graduated from NSU, married Eugene and spent her entire life as
a faithful mother and wife in Leesville, LA. She had a graduate degree from McNeese. Ann taught
French and English at several Vernon Parish schools and had taught at Simpson High School
several years at the time of her accident. She loved to organize and take trips with adults and
students, was an avid quilter, and belonged to several quilting guilds.
Ann was a member of the FUMU, Leesville, LA. A service worshipping God and celebrating
Ann's life was conducted Friday, October 26, 2001, in Leesville, LA by The Rev. Chris Blanchard
of FUMC, Leesville, LA. He was assisted by Rev. Gil Arthur, East Leesville Baptist Church.
Pallbearers were: Asa Skinner, Max Luttgeharm, Jackie Self, Michael Charrier, Jimmy
Funderburk, Truman Ellis, Pat Stewart, and Randy Lansdale. Interment was at Castor Cemetery,
Leesville, LA.
Wednesday, October 31, 2001