Ann D. Panah

ANN PANAH
Faith Revealed through a Light-Filled Life
Ann's life-long faith was strong, and she personified the fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness and Self-Control. She received those fruits in abundance! Ann led a life of grace under pressure. She will be remembered as a faithful woman who walked and lived in the light.
Born May 5, (Cinco de Mayo!), 1959, Ann was the third child of Richard and Virginia Beatty, joining her brother, David, and her sister, Sue. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Bob Panah; son, Stephen Panah (Lindsay); daughter, Christine Panah (Cooper Dinges); brother, David Beatty (Mary Blackburn); and sister, Sue Beatty. Ann had happy childhood memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons, drinking hot water from the outside hose in the summertime and watching Disney's Wonderful World of Color on Sunday nights. She could name every one of her elementary school teachers, in order, and could describe them in detail. Ann loved people.
Ann loved nature, the flowers in her garden, reading of almost every genre, and Izzy, her beagle. More than these, Ann loved her husband and her children wholly and unconditionally. Personally humble, she was immensely proud of her family, and rejoiced in their accomplishments, academic and athletic. She was a personal cheerleader for both of her children. She prayed for the right people to come into their lives. Her joy was doubled when Stephen, and then Christine, met and married the loves of their lives: Lindsay and Cooper. She was so happy to participate in both of their weddings, and was grateful for every opportunity to be included in their celebrations. Although she experienced a lot of fatigue, she was a determined woman- on- a- mission to find the perfect Mother of the Bride Dress! She was beautiful that day, inside and out.
Ann was a woman of peace. There was no room for strife or petty disagreements in her life. Most of all, Ann was patient in waiting on God, and following His plan.
Ann was kind. It had to be a gift from God; I don't think anyone could reasonably be expected to be that nice! Her kindness was genuine.
Ann was good. Even in her illness, she was able to look beyond her circumstances to the needs of others. It was her choice that she chose Mid-North Food Pantry as the recipient of any memorial gifts.
Throughout Ann's 11-year battle with cancer she walked with God in full reliance on His goodness. Her faith was tested and refined, time after time. She faced her illness with grace and strength of character. She battled bravely, and in all situations, gave thanks. She was a credit to the kingdom of God.
Ann passed away July 25th, surrounded by her loving family, including Izzy. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Indianapolis First Friends Church, 3030 Kessler Boulevard East Drive, in Indianapolis, with Pastor Beth Hendricks officiating. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-North Food Pantry, 3333 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
We see her light continue to shine in Christine's smile and Stephen's gentleness.
Here are some of their memories of Ann,
Christine:
Stephen: