Ann Irby Whitmire

August 20, 1935 - January 22, 2021

Ann Irby Whitmire, age 85, passed away on January 22nd. Ann was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL where she graduated from Landon High School. While working at Prudential, she met the love of her life, Bill Whitmire. Ann and Bill were married in 1957 and upon Bill’s graduation from the University of Florida, they returned to Jacksonville to live and raise a family. Ann dedicated her life to family and raising her children. She was a wonderful mother to her son, Brian and daughter, Lisa – as well as being a “2nd Mom” to many of their friends. Known as “Mema” by her precious grandchildren, she was a devoted grandmother who took tremendous pride in all their accomplishments. Ann shared a passion for sports with her family and was an avid fan of her beloved Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguars. Ann was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Irby, mother, Mary Irby Hegner, brother Joe Irby and husband, Bill. She is survived by her sister, Becky Fowler, son, Brian Whitmire (Carol), daughter, Lisa Joyce (Denny) and four loving grandchildren, Brett, Cari, Jessica and Chris. A Mass for her immediate family, officiated by Father Luke McLoughlin, will be held at St. Matthews Catholic Church where she and Bill were married. A celebration of her life will be planned for later this year. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society in honor of Ann’s love for pets.