Obituary of Ann Hubbard Groshong

Ann Groshong, also known as Mrs. Groshong, Miss Ann, Grannie Annie and Pinky passed away at age 93 on Monday, December 25th, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Ann was born in Richmond, IN, on January 3rd, 1930, to Chauncey D. Hubbard of Filmore, IN, and Bertha F. Vannice Hubbard of Darlington, IN. She was the eldest of 2 children. 

Ann spent her childhood through college years in Terre Haute, IN. She attended ISU working toward a teaching degree in Special Education.

Married in 1957 to the late Duey W. Groshong and had 3 children; Elizabeth (Betsy),  followed by her son, John, and youngest Susan.

Ann was the rock of the family and the heart of her home. With her family orientation and open heart, she always welcomed everyone, as demonstrated by a frequently full house of all the neighborhood kids. She was often busy taking a car load of kids to the drive-in, roller skating rink and many other sporting events and functions.

After her children were no longer "babies" Ann returned to the workforce in retail which became a long career. She began with Lazarus and ended at L.S. Ayres/Macy's, retiring at the age of 79.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Chauncey and Bertha Hubbard, Aunt, Gladys Hubbard and her brother, Richard (Dick) Hubbard.

Ann is survived by her 3 children; Elizabeth (Betsy) Groshong, John Groshong and Susan Emerson, her Grandson, Devon Massing and 3 Great Grandchildren; Lexie Bess, Sophia Massing and Theodore (Theo) Massing.

Ann was honest, loving and as fair as the day is long.She was a Mother to many, a hero to some and a loving memory to all who knew her.

Services will be held at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224, on Saturday, January 6th, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM. Pastor Ken Loudenback will be officiating. Interment services will be held at Crown Hill cemetery immediately folowing the funeral service. 
 

Memorial contributions in the form of cat food or volunteer work in honor of Ann can be made to Catcityusa/ Indianapolis Rescue & Sanctuary by emailing jbird55jones@comcast.net or calling 317-248-0071.