Birth date: Nov 15, 1936 Death date: Jan 6, 2026
Ann Markwell Grant died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 15, 1936, to James Leroy and Ione Thompson Markwell, she was an identical twin of Sue Farley. A 1954 graduate of Nor Read Obituary
To this day I want a player piano in my house because I loved watching her play piano and the sound it made throughout the house. She always played my requests (mostly Fur Elise). She also made my English papers bleed red with edits - everyone needs a tutor, some
more than others 😉. I remember her like it was yesterday…..happy, smiling and asking if I was hungry. She is special.
Ann was a remarkable pianist who generously shared her talents with her students. For a time, taught me piano in their home. A complex and accomplished woman, she lived in a time when women’s roles beyond the home were often limited, yet she pursued meaningful work throughout her life. For me, she set a powerful example of how to remain devoted to family while still striving for purpose and fulfillment. She will always be in my thoughts.
