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Ann Marie Rella – Obituary

Rella, Ann M.Ann Marie Rella, 67, a resident of Vienna for the past 6 years and a former resident of North Lauderdale, Florida, passed away Sunday morning, February 16, 2014, at 7:30 a.m. at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Ann was born October 10, 1946 in Long Branch, New Jersey.  She was the daughter of William & Catherine (Sullivan) Glaser.

Ann was united in marriage to Rocco Rella in New Jersey.  He preceded her in death on July 10, 1998.

Survivors include: her children – John (Noreen) Vafiadis of Bayville, New Jersey, Michael Vafiadis of New Jersey, and Toni (Larry) Henderson of Tunnel Hill, Illinois; 4 grandchildren – Corey and Brianna Vafiadis and Rocky and Weston Henderson; and a brother – David (Jo-Anne) Glaser of Manasquan, New Jersey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ann was preceded in death by a son, Rocco Rella, Jr.

Ann was employed as a food manager by the Broward County Florida school system until her retirement.

She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna, where she was a member of the sanctuary choir.  Ann loved to fish.  She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Amish novels.  She particularly enjoyed attending her grandson’s sporting events and was affectionately known as “Football NaNa” by the players and parents of the Vienna Orange Crush Booster’s Club.

A Celebration of the Life of Ann Rella will be conducted Thursday evening, February 20, 2014, at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna.  Pastor Tommy Gray will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at Fellowship Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 809 Senior Drive, Vienna, IL 62995.

To share a memory of Ann or to leave an online message of condolence for her family, please visitwww.baileyfh.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.