Anne Fisher
Anne Marie Fisher, aged 85, passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2025, in Fletcher, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer. She lived a life marked by dedication to her faith, family, and those she served through her work.
Anne was born on March 1, 1940, in Washington, DC, to John David (USN, retired) and Mary Ann (Mason) Hodge. She graduated from Texarkana Arkansas High School in 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James D. Fisher; son, Bobby Lynn Beasley, Jr.; brother, John D. Hodge, Jr., and one nephew. Anne is survived by her daughter, Susie Fisher of Fletcher, NC; one brother, Arnold Glenn and Dorian Hodge of Angier, NC; five nieces, one nephew, four great-nieces and four great-nephews.
In 1972, Anne began her career with the Department of Justice at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, TX, as a secretary. Through prudent leadership skills, she rose to the position of Warden, at the Federal Prison Camp, in Bryan, TX, prior to her professional retirement in 1997.
Anne was a member of Naples Baptist Church, Naples, NC, for over 25 years. Her deepest love and passion was in the area of missions. She provided leadership for the Women of Missions (WOM) for several years, partnering with organizations to include the Hendersonville Rescue Mission; Open Arms Pregnancy Center; Baptist Children’s Homes of NC (Broyhill Home); Baptists on Mission, focusing on the Appalachian Backpack Christmas Outreach Program; and Life 107 Ministries, focusing on identifying and getting children out of human trafficking.
She was also instrumental in forming the Law Enforcement Ministry at Naples Baptist Church that provides food, beverages, and a quiet place for the community law enforcement heroes to relax 24 hours a day. Lastly, Anne had a heart for families suffering the loss of a loved one. She did this through coordinating meals for families before and after planned funeral services.
Anne’s warmth, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by her family, friends and all whose lives she enriched.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Shuler Funeral Home in Hendersonville. A Memorial Service will be held at the Shuler Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with Reverend Richard Merck officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.
Anne’s family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter BC for their loving support to include meals, cards and visits. Additionally, words cannot express the family’s love and thanks to those who tirelessly gave of their time to provide caregiver assistance.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Anne’s memory to either Life 107 Ministries, 825C, Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC, 28804 or Open Arms Pregnancy Center, 4005 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791.