Martha Ann Lake Lontz, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Ann was born in Wewahitchka, Fla., on October 10, 1946, to the late Ernest Henry Lake and Ethel Grace Wood Pruett. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Angel Lontz.

While residing in Texas, she met the love of her life, John Frank Lontz II, and on September 11, 1965, they were married at Randolph Air Force Base. Ann and John loved spending time on their boat, “Annie’s Song.” She was a great organizer and loved planning parties. Other hobbies include bird watching, fishing, tennis, needlepoint, sewing, upholstery, gardening, going to Atlantic City, and cooking. Ann was a member of the Junior League and was the first woman to serve on the Bristol Country Club Board. More than anything else, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband, John; two sons, Robert Lontz (Daryl), and John F. Lontz III (Joanne), two daughters, Jennifer Anderson (Roger) and Jessica Lontz; six grandchildren, Abigail Lontz, Alexander Lontz, Maxwell Lontz, Kerry Anderson Zewicky, Vivien Anderson, and Juliet Anderson.

A celebration of Ann’s life is being planned for a future date.

Due to her love of animals, the family requests that memorials be made to the Iredell County Animal Shelter, 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.

Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lontz family.