Ann H. Hamman

Ann H. Hamman was born in Arlington, Texas, to Dorothy and James Hufendick on the 27th of October 1937, and passed away on Sunday, the 4th of February 2024, after complications related to a heart condition. She was 86 years of age.

Ann attended Arlington High School, Sweet Briar College, and the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Plan II Honors Program. She loved the University, met lifelong friends, and was elected to be the Texas Sweetheart. There, Ann also met her late husband, Henry Hamman. They married after graduation and spent 63 wonderful years together until Henry's passing last May.

Ann and Henry loved to travel together. It was not always easy or glamourous, but Ann was game for most adventures - including a move to Sydney, Australia, in 1970. Ann and Henry embraced all that Australia offered - it’s people, culture, art, and natural beauty.

The family moved back from Australia in time for the arrival of their only son, Russell. They easily fell back into a happy life in Houston where Ann always had many friends.

An avid reader, Ann was a member of her book club Literatae for over 30 years. Following her lifelong interest in the arts, Ann served as a member of the Houston Ballet Board of Trustees, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Board and was on Development committee of The Menil Collection for many years. Ann’s active involvement in her community also included the Junior League of Houston, River Oaks Garden Club, Communities In Schools of Houston, where she was a member of the Board of Directors, and Past President of the Town and Country Garden Club.

Ann’s sharp intellect, curious mind, and adventurous spirit were her passport to a fascinating and meaningful life. And Ann loved people. Her innate ability to connect with and attract so many kinds of people enriched her life and those fortunate enough to be around her.

“Annie,” as her Grandchildren called her, was also a force. She shared wisdom, life experiences, funny stories, and unconditional love with her nine grandchildren. Ann and Henry were actively involved in their young lives. Theirs was an especially close relationship.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Henry Hamman. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Hamman Brollier and her husband Stephen, Kendall Hamman Connors and her husband Michael, and son, Russell Royden Hamman and his wife Kelly; grandchildren, George Henry Shepherd, Sam Hamman Shepherd, Maude Lenoir Shepherd, Emma Ann Shepherd, Royden Neal Connors, Kyle Margaret Connors, Margaret Jane Connors, Coretta Kathleen Hamman, and Robert Royden Hamman. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Jane Peterson Fossum; and her niece, Janet Peterson Forlines, and nephew, Curt Peterson.

A memorial service is to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Friday, the 16th of February, at the Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard in Houston. Those unable to attend may access the livestreaming of the service by visiting her online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the “Join Livestream” icon in the “Services” section.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at a venue to be announced during the service.

Prior to the service, the family will gather for a private entombment at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in her name be directed to the Memorial Hermann Foundation, Mobile Stroke Unit, 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, TX, 77024; or to Communities In Schools of Houston, 1111 North Loop West, Suite 300, Houston, TX, 77008.

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