Barbara Ann Choate

Barbara Ann Choate, 85, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 surrounded by church members. Born June 30, 1939, Ann, a true Southern Belle, lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to the school and her church. The holy book of good deeds includes volunteer work such as First Baptist Church Choir and library, and selfless contributions of love to San Angelo School District as head librarian, Tom Green County Historical Society and Texas Historical Commission as voting member.

Ann attended Angelo State college and graduated from Baylor Univ in 1961 with a Bachelor’s degree in library science. She was the family historian and loved researching Choate family genealogy. She loved to read books, but especially pure ones. She sent handwritten greeting cards to everyone on every special occasion. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Ann was preceded in death by parents Leslie Arthur Choate/Jewel Mae (Leinneweber) Choate of San Angelo, brother/wife Doug Less Choate/ Shirley Jean (O’Dell) Choate of Tulsa, OK, sister Kathryn Doris (Choate) Baker and special friend Beatrice Mae DeLong. Ann is survived by her sister’s husband Edward Lee Baker of Richardson, TX.

A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on Saturday May 31 at 2pm in the Chapel at First Baptist Church of San Angelo, where family and friends will gather to share stories, memories, and the immense love she shared with the world. Light lunch in the Christian Life Center hall 1pm.

Ann’s family wishes to express their gratitude to all who have supported them during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice, Hospice of San Angelo, or First Baptist Church of San Angelo.