Life story

" Ann Staton von Doenhoff, 87, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on April 19, 2025. She was born March 26, 1938 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Ms. von Doenhoff graduated from Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, NC in 1956, Peace College in 1958, and the University of Tennessee – Knoxville in 1961.
She is survived by her children A. Edward von Doenhoff, III, Lynne Lambert (Tim), and Marion Horton (Don); brother R. Clifford Staton; and grandchildren Robin Lambert, Deanna Lambert (Matt Bates), Adam Lambert (Lauretta), Nathaniel Horton, and Ethan Horton (Bella Leahy). Ms. von Doenhoff is also survived by her niece, Deirdre Staton and nephew, Clarke Staton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia (Ginger) Staton and Raymond C. Staton.
Ms. von Doenhoff struggled with a decades-long battle with rheumatoid arthritis which greatly limited her mobility. She had a passion for learning new things and working with preschool-age children. Her many talents included intricate needlework and sewing.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Zebulon Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC.

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