Ann Marie Groom McVannan, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born January 1, 1968, in Mississippi, she was a daughter of Leslie Warren Groom and the late Zippy Annice Parker Poindexter.

Marie earned her BA in business from UNC Charlotte. She worked in customer service at XPO for 25 years. Marie enjoyed reading Sci-Fi mystery and cooking. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family and fur babies, Stormy and Thunder.

Marie is survived by her husband, John McVannan; children, Lauren and Jasmine McVannan; sister, Charlotte Gore; nephews, Joseph Gore and his wife Charlie, and Daniel Gore; and great niece, Sheylyn Gore.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Andrews officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service, and from 3 to 4 p.m., following the service.

Memorials may be made to the Lake Norman Humane Society, 2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the McVannan family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.