Birth date: Jan 8, 1929 Death date: Jan 1, 2018
Anne Butler Muckerman, daughter of the late Henry Jocelyn Butler and Martha Ferguson Butler, beloved wife of the late Colonel Joseph E. Muckerman II, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 1, 2018, from complication Read Obituary
Upper Ladue will always remember Anne Butler Muckerman. My mother, Annie Knapp Boomer grew up with her on Upper Ladue Road. I spoke with Mrs. Muckerman after my mother passed and she was a treat to talk to. The stories she captured, and lived, 80 years ago, are keeping the memory of all those people alive. Mrs. Muckerman was great. Bob Boomer
I am so sorry for y'all loss. I had the pleasure of taking care of Anne Muckerman as a patient of Dr. Desai. Every time I've seen her I let her know that she is my favorite patient! I don't say that about everyone, my co-workers will tell you that she is my favorite. I am so sadden about hearing this news... I wasn't told until today 1/26, that she passed because I would have been to her funeral. I am amazed by reading her story how accomplished she was. It doesn't shock me one bit because I always told her how witty and independent she was, and told her I hope I'm like her when I get older. I wish I had asked more questions and found out more about her. I seen that she has written books, I am online now trying to order them. She will always hold a special place in my heart, like I've known her forever. I wish your family peace and understand in this time of tragedy. Rest in Heaven Ms. Anne...
Love,
Ty from Dr. Desai office
We so enjoyed knowing Anne and feel very blessed to have considered she and Joe good friends , both in Lewes and here in Alexandria. They were both very special people and our communities were fortunate to have their generous, caring presences for so many years. Anne will be dearly missed by so many of us . It's hard to imagine driving past her house on Pilottown Road without her being there .
Love, Barbara and Steve Hayes
I'll miss our daily phone calls to catch up on life, and the solving of all of the worlds problems. What a blessing it was to have such a mother. Mom, you taught me how to love, how to laugh, how to learn, how to forgive, how to work hard and more than anything how to be a good person. On many occasions, I learned not from your words, but from your actions. Unconditional love, forgiveness and generosity were the pillars that held up your heart. I see a part of you in every one of my children, and this brings me wondrous joy.
I'll never forget in our last hours watching the ball drop in NYC and listening to Frank Sinatra sing: New York, New York. Upon which, you opened an eye, and I smiled, as I new you were there.
What my mother helped to teach me about life: "has helped me in and through life." Helped me to achieve happiness beyond all my wildest dreams. So if I can be and offer a 10th of what my mother was, I'll consider myself a having maybe passed one of the test of life.
I take comfort in the fact that my dear mother is with my father once again. Looking down and smiling w/ a sense of great accomplishment. Saying maybe: "Hey we did it, and we helped to spread the good word. The word of kindness and generosity."
I'll leave you with this: Lou Gehrig once said: "I consider myself one of the luckiest men on the face of the earth." I will see my mother again, and we will embrace as if it was just yesterday. To this, I am certain.
Much sadness but sweet memories of Anne, from her time at Weight Watchers with Nancy, to our visits with her in Lewes, she never asked for much other than your company and a shared meal (whose turn was it to pay?), and maybe a ride in our Mustang with the top down! A true lady, smart, loyal, and caring - she was a shining example of what "family" is all about. We miss you Ann.
-- Martin and Nancy Banks, Burke VA
The first time I meant Anne she told me to go home because she didn't need anybody and I told her I can't leave. Anne and I had a wonderful relationship and we truly loved each other. We done a lot of things that I will remember. I told her she was a mother to me more then my own mother. I am glad I got to see over Christmas and before new years. I truly love her and will miss her dearly.
Love Fran Payne
I am blessed to have so many wonderful memories with my sweet grandmother, whom I loved dearly.
Throughout my life, my grandmother has always been there for my parents, my sisters, and myself.
Some of my favorite memories of spending time with my grandmother include visiting St. Louis to see where my grandparents grew up, going to my grandfather’s West Point reunions to meet their closest friends, the Greenbrier, our trip to Key West where my mother was born, and stopping by my grandparents’ house to see them very often. Many of my favorite memories are also in Lewes including going to the beach, getting ice cream together, watching TMC movies, going to the booth, and even listening to Julio Iglesias in the car. I loved going to Lewes Night Out - my grandmother was lucky and would win the raffle every year!
I felt so fortunate that my grandmother was able to travel to Virginia Tech to watch me march in the Corps of Cadets’ parade. At the conclusion of the parade, she had tears in her eyes.
Even when I was gone at school or for the Army, my grandmother never felt too far away. I would receive a letter almost every week from my grandmother saying how proud she was of me... even in the woods of Kentucky and in Sri Lanka. Even in the hardest days of my training, my grandmother could make me smile. She would always get my address so we could write each other wherever I went.
My grandmother once wrote a letter to the Colonel of Virginia Tech Army ROTC and told him I should earn the award for being the top cadet in my company. When I did, all she said was “I knew it!”
These memories, these letters that I have saved, photos throughout the years... are priceless and irreplaceable. I will treasure these for the rest of my life. Rest In Peace with grandpa.
Love,
Jocelyn
