Ann Kohlmayer, age 94, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born March 13, 1931, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Reyda. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son Ed Michael; sister, Helen; and brother-in-law, Donald.

Ann attended NYU and Rider College receiving her Bachelor degree in Business Education. She continued furthering her education and received her master's degree from Clemson University. She was a staff member at Kinnelon High School in New Jersey, Tri- County Technical College, and Westside High School. Ann received the Favorite Teacher of the Year award while she was teaching at Kinnelon High School in New Jersey and the Ann Friend award from St Joseph Catholic Church. After retiring from teaching at Westside High School, Ann continued in education by tutoring at St. Joseph's Catholic School for many years. She was also a member of Hilltoppers.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathie; granddaughter, Anna Katherine; daughter-in-law, Anna; sister-in-law, Jean; nieces, Annemarie (Mark), Eva; nephews James, Kenneth (Karen), Keith (Carol).

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November, 25, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm with Father Phillip Gillespie officiating. Entombment to follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of Rainey Hospice House and to the caregivers from Home Instead. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rainey Hospice House 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC 29621.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.