Ann Marie Grove, 58, of Evansdale, Iowa, died Monday, September 3, 2018, at her home.

She was born May 6, 1960 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Robert J. and Joann A. Davis Grove.

For over 20 years Ann took care of children and for a time watched them in her home. Then she worked in food service for 17 years at Waterloo Community District Schools. She also worked at the Kwik Star in Evansdale for three years.

She was an excellent cook and baker. She loved making new recipes. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and crafting with them.

Ann is survived by two sons, Charlie Grove of Jesup and Eric Grove of Evansdale; three sisters, Martha (Dan) Wagner and Susan (Don) Dana, both of Evansdale, and Patricia (K.C.) Rausch of Mt. Auburn, Iowa; two brothers, Dennis (Julie) Grove of Waterloo and Mike (Pamela) Grove of Sarasota, Florida; several nieces and nephews; many aunts and uncles and cousins, all whom she loved very much.

She is preceded in death by her parents and cat, Sassy.