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In Memoriam
We are sad to share news of the recent loss of two dedicated women who volunteered their time and used their many talents to make life a little easier for our needy neighbors through their work with ACCA.
Eileen Garnett, who volunteered with ACCA for many years died on May 25, 2022. She took every opportunity to help others, devoting countless hours to farmers’ markets, library book sales, neighborhood watch, election polling centers, meals on wheels, clothing drives, and food pantries. She also volunteered in the schools, served as PTA president, and was an active member of the Broyhill Crest Community Association. Eileen received several honors for her exceptional volunteerism and impact. These awards included Lady Fairfax honoree (1986, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors), Citizen of the Year (1991, 1998, 2002, Annandale Chamber of Commerce), and Community Champion (2007, Volunteer Fairfax). Eileen and her husband Stan delivered for the ACCA food pantry beginning in 2011 and switched to stocking and packing food during the pandemic.
Ann Hudson, who volunteered as a food captain, food packer, and driver for the pantry since 2019, died on August 23, 2022. Ann delivered food regularly, even through the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. At that time when the pantry was overwhelmed, she sometimes delivered food three times per week before her health issues forced her to cut back. Ann served as a food captain and packed food every week in the pantry when ACCA most needed her hard work and dedication. She also helped with other projects including fundraising campaigns. She succeeded her father, Dick Stewart, as the Organization Representative (OR) for Hope Lutheran in 2019.
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