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Local Educator and UWF Charter Graduate Annie Lord Passes Away at 96
Annie Lord ObituaryAnnie Wilma Hendricks Lord was born in Mt. Carmel, Florida, on July 15, 1930. She left this world to enter her heavenly home on July 31, 2026.She married James Lord in 1950 and celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary…
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Key points
- Annie Lord was a member of the historic inaugural graduating class at the University of West Florida in 1969.
- She taught first grade at Olive Elementary (later Lincoln Park) for 20 years and volunteered altering clothes for disabled veterans.
- Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Chumuckla Community Church.
Annie Wilma Hendricks Lord, a lifelong Northwest Florida resident, dedicated educator, and active community volunteer, passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born in Mt. Carmel, Florida, on July 15, 1930, Lord spent decades serving families across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. After raising her children as a homemaker, she pursued higher education and earned her teaching degree as a member of the historic inaugural graduating class at the University of West Florida in 1969.
Decades of Dedication to Local Schools and Veterans
Following her graduation from UWF, Lord served for 20 years as a first-grade teacher at Olive Elementary School, which was later renamed Lincoln Park. Her passion for literacy continued long into her retirement through classroom volunteering and church-sponsored after-school tutoring programs.
Beyond her work in education, Lord utilized her skills as a seamstress to support military service members. She completed specialized training to alter clothing for wounded and disabled veterans, custom-modifying countless garments for injured troops.
Faith, Family, and Community Services
Lord and her husband, James Lord, celebrated 75 years of marriage in September 2025. Deeply involved in her church, she taught Sunday school, visited shut-in residents, and actively supported local ministry initiatives throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband James, three children, three brothers, 10 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
Services will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Chumuckla Community Church, located at 8008 Chumuckla Highway. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Johnny Johnson and Rev. Tom Sharon. Interment will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to local youth charities Embrace Florida Kids or My Father’s Arrows.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
