Anna Leola McGreevey Lotshaw, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Cornelius, North Carolina. Known affectionately as “Ann,” she was admired for her compassion, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Born on July 24, 1931, in Greenville, Ohio, Ann was the daughter of Alceid Cornelius and Eva Otha Sharp McGreevey. She began her professional journey at Ohio State University, earning a certificate in Dental Hygiene. Ann worked to support her beloved husband, Dr. Ralph Louis Lotshaw, as he completed his oral surgery degree. Together, they lived in several cities including Baltimore, MD; Columbus, OH; and Huntington, WV, before settling in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where they raised their family.
Ann’s dedication to education didn’t stop early in life. At age 50, she proudly earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, embarking on a second career in the finance industry.
After retirement, Ann embraced a life of travel and leisure. She lived in Ft. Myers, Florida, and Pinehurst, North Carolina, and later spent meaningful years with her daughters—Karen in Wilmington, NC, and Pam in Cornelius, NC—after Ralph’s passing in 2013. Their marriage lasted 61 years and was a beautiful example of lifelong partnership.
Ann was the proud mother of four children:
- Karen Ann Barnes (Jeff) of Cornelius, NC
- Pamela Susan Stecki of Cornelius, NC
- Richard Ralph Lotshaw (Mary) of Brentwood, TN
- Sanda Lotshaw Micken (Rob) of Helena, MT
She adored her eight grandchildren: Justin and Bryan (Margaret) Barnes, Daniel (Lindsey) and Hana Stecki, Amy, James, and Sarah Lotshaw, and Seray Micken. Her joy was multiplied by two great-grandchildren, Ava Stecki and Brody Barnes.
Throughout her life, Ann believed in giving back. She volunteered with the Junior League of Parkersburg, served on ski patrol at Canaan Valley, and was an active member of the P.E.O. organization in both Florida and North Carolina. She had a love for adventure—sailing, golfing, skiing, and playing tennis—and she found deep happiness in her close friendships and frequent travels.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband Ralph and her five siblings. She left this world surrounded by love, with her children and two granddaughters by her side.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on August 9, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In honor of her generous spirit, the family invites memorial donations to be made to P.E.O. International, a cause close to her heart.
