Barbara Ann Said, Port St. Lucie

It is with sadness and resurrection joy that we let you know that Ann Said, beloved wife of the late Rt. Rev. John L. Said, died March 13, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of her family both near and far when she died. She is survived by their 3 children, Deborah Said, James (Kim) Said and Gregory (Karen) Said, along with her brothers Bill (Judy) McCormack, Thomas (Ruthie) McCormack and Bob (Nancy) McCormack and 5 grandchildren, Stephanie, Juliet, Courtney, Taylor, Brian, and 6 great-grandchildren, Rylen, Kaiya, Tucker, Finley, Brooks, and Branson. Their third son, David Anthony Said, preceded her into the Church Triumphant.

Ann was born on April 14, 1936, to William and Virginia McCormack in Mariemont, OH. A year after high school she married John L. Said of Kokomo, IN, and they moved to New Haven, CT, so that John could attend seminary.

They say behind every successful clergy person is the one who got them there. Ann supported John throughout numerous calls to various churches in various cities including being missionaries in Brazil, South America for the Episcopal Church.  She learned the language and cultural differences well.  Daughter Debbie was born in Recife, Brazil.

Upon returning to the States, Ann worked at selling World Book Encyclopedias door to door and later in life working at B Dalton bookstore.  Ann was always good at meeting people and making them feel comfortable. She respected the dignity of every human being.  Ann also loved to read, to collect movies, and she had a love for dogs. She loved her family deeply as demonstrated by a wide variety of pictures hanging throughout her home of family members at different times in their lives.

More recently Ann supported John through the years of his episcopate then finally they retired to Port Saint Lucie and attended the Church of the Nativity.  Ann participated in the entire life of the church including being a Daughters of the King member and an Altar Guild member.  Ann many times, would provide a ride for parishioner who could not drive to church anymore.  Not to mention the special donuts she would pick up for adult forum after the service.  Ann loved music and loved to sing.  She will be missed.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00pm on April 13, with a small reception immediately following at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 1151 SW Del Rio Blvd Saint Lucie, FL 34953.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Ann may be sent to Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Memorial Garden Fund, 1151 SW Del Rio Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 or online at https://nativitypsl.com/.

Give rest, O Christ to your servant Ann. Let light perpetual shine upon her!