Andrea J. “Annie” Reppert January 13, 1963 - September 14, 2020
Andrea J. “Annie” Reppert, 57, of Macungie, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in her home. She was the spouse of Lisa A. Reppert and they would have celebrated over 20 years together next month. Born in Miami, FL, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Frances M. (Musgrove) Greason. Annie received her B.A. in Business from Muhlenberg College. She built her career with Kraft Foods over 27 years, joining as an Administrative Assistant and serving as Manager of Service Improvement prior to retiring in 2013.
Annie loved her family and friends fiercely, along with Alabama Crimson Tide football. Her passion and fervor for Alabama football only grew throughout her life, especially during her 10-year battle with lung cancer and metastasis to her brain. She held her stuffed elephant mascot “Al” which played Alabama’s fight song and played it every single touchdown and every single field goal of every single game.
Annie loved to help rescue cats and dogs and this led to countless successful adoptions, including many into her own home over the years. Anyone who visited recently can tell you four such rescue cats were always “on guard” close by.
Annie was an avid golfer and was always up for a round as long as it didn’t conflict with an Alabama football game. When golf was no longer possible, Annie simply adapted to what was still possible, which was miniature golf. She loved this and as a result it became a favorite family competition on Sunday afternoons. Annie’s competitive spirit never waned throughout her illness, and she relentlessly teased anyone who beat her score.
Similar to golf, Annie “rolled” with her limitations as she fought cancer. Annie demanded to play her favorite card game or Yahtzee at every family gathering and even as recently as early summer had everyone in stitches laughing at her famous “the look” whenever someone’s move was not in her favor.
Annie’s non-competitive hobbies included going out to the movies and singing along to her favorite music hits from the 80’s and favorite country artists, which became her lifeline over the past decade. DVDs replaced movie theaters and belting out hits in the car with friends replaced live concerts, but Annie never looked back.
Survivors: Spouse, Lisa; Daughters: Nikki M. Mendez and her husband Melvin of Allentown, Brittney E. Vella and her husband Keali’i Chun of Beaufort, SC; Grandchildren: Isaiah Mendez, Gianna Mendez, Malia Chun, Meilani Chun; Brothers: Robert P. Greason and his wife Debra of Foley, AL, Richard S. Greason and his wife Toni of Katy, TX, Russell E. Greason and his wife Cheryl of Fayette, AL; Mother-In-Law: Lois Reppert of Shoemakersville; Brother-In-Law: Richard Reppert and his wife Michelle of Mohrsville; Godson: Ben Cashman of Jacksonville, FL; Nieces: Kristy Martin and her husband Ryan of Mohrsville, Jessica Reppert of Downingtown, Erin Parsons and her husband Benton of Tampa, FL; Shelby Shockley and her husband Jake of Gulf Breeze, FL, Kaci Greason of Fayette, AL; Nephews: Scott Greason of Bellville, TX and Bradley Greason of Houston, TX; Grand Nieces: Ella and Kenzie Martin of Mohrsville, Garland and Ann Parsons of Tampa, FL, Caroline Shockley of Gulf Breeze, FL; Grand Nephews: Maddox Greason of Katy, TX, John Worth Shockley of Gulf Shores, FL.
Annie’s lifelong friend Elise M. Cashman of Jacksonville, FL will share Annie’s Life Story.
Services: 10:30 am Saturday, September 26, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown 18106. Call 9:30 – 10:30 am Saturday (9/26/20) in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com. Everyone is invited to wear Alabama Crimson Tide clothing or colors in honor of Annie’s favorite college football team. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral service will be available via Zoom. Please call the funeral home for the link.
Contributions: The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville 18031 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown 18103.
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Andrea J. “Annie” Reppert, 57, of Macungie, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 in her home. She was the spouse of Lisa A. Reppert and they would have celebrated over 20 years together next month. Born in Miami, FL, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Frances M. (Musgrove) Greason. Annie received her B.A. in Business from Muhlenberg College. She built her career with Kraft Foods over 27 years, joining as an Administrative Assistant and serving as Manager of Service Improvement prior to retiring in 2013.
Annie loved her family and friends fiercely, along with Alabama Crimson Tide football. Her passion and fervor for Alabama football only grew throughout her life, especially during her 10-year battle with lung cancer and metastasis to her brain. She held her stuffed elephant mascot “Al” which played Alabama’s fight song and played it every single touchdown and every single field goal of every single game.
Annie loved to help rescue cats and dogs and this led to countless successful adoptions, including many into her own home over the years. Anyone who visited recently can tell you four such rescue cats were always “on guard” close by.
Annie was an avid golfer and was always up for a round as long as it didn’t conflict with an Alabama football game. When golf was no longer possible, Annie simply adapted to what was still possible, which was miniature golf. She loved this and as a result it became a favorite family competition on Sunday afternoons. Annie’s competitive spirit never waned throughout her illness, and she relentlessly teased anyone who beat her score.
Similar to golf, Annie “rolled” with her limitations as she fought cancer. Annie demanded to play her favorite card game or Yahtzee at every family gathering and even as recently as early summer had everyone in stitches laughing at her famous “the look” whenever someone’s move was not in her favor.
Annie’s non-competitive hobbies included going out to the movies and singing along to her favorite music hits from the 80’s and favorite country artists, which became her lifeline over the past decade. DVDs replaced movie theaters and belting out hits in the car with friends replaced live concerts, but Annie never looked back.
Survivors: Spouse, Lisa; Daughters: Nikki M. Mendez and her husband Melvin of Allentown, Brittney E. Vella and her husband Keali’i Chun of Beaufort, SC; Grandchildren: Isaiah Mendez, Gianna Mendez, Malia Chun, Meilani Chun; Brothers: Robert P. Greason and his wife Debra of Foley, AL, Richard S. Greason and his wife Toni of Katy, TX, Russell E. Greason and his wife Cheryl of Fayette, AL; Mother-In-Law: Lois Reppert of Shoemakersville; Brother-In-Law: Richard Reppert and his wife Michelle of Mohrsville; Godson: Ben Cashman of Jacksonville, FL; Nieces: Kristy Martin and her husband Ryan of Mohrsville, Jessica Reppert of Downingtown, Erin Parsons and her husband Benton of Tampa, FL; Shelby Shockley and her husband Jake of Gulf Breeze, FL, Kaci Greason of Fayette, AL; Nephews: Scott Greason of Bellville, TX and Bradley Greason of Houston, TX; Grand Nieces: Ella and Kenzie Martin of Mohrsville, Garland and Ann Parsons of Tampa, FL, Caroline Shockley of Gulf Breeze, FL; Grand Nephews: Maddox Greason of Katy, TX, John Worth Shockley of Gulf Shores, FL.
Annie’s lifelong friend Elise M. Cashman of Jacksonville, FL will share Annie’s Life Story.
Services: 10:30 am Saturday, September 26, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown 18106. Call 9:30 – 10:30 am Saturday (9/26/20) in the funeral home. www.stephensfuneral.com. Everyone is invited to wear Alabama Crimson Tide clothing or colors in honor of Annie’s favorite college football team. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral service will be available via Zoom. Please call the funeral home for the link.
Contributions: The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville 18031 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown 18103.
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