Ann Holbrook Bumpass

Birth date: Dec 3, 1942 Death date: Feb 6, 2026

Martha “Ann” Cox was born in Clarksville, TX as the only child of Willie Dean and Bonnie Cox. Ann and her parents moved to Longview from Clarksville in the mid1950s where Ann attended Longview High School (Class of 1960). Ann then Read Obituary

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Courtney Penny

7h ago

One of my most precious memories of Mrs Bumpass will always be Halloween in Hunters Creek. Each year, without fail, she would be waiting with the biggest smile and a special surprise — little rubber ducks that she lovingly handed out to all the neighborhood children.

While other houses passed out candy, Mrs Bumpass gave something delightfully unexpected. The children would light up when they realized they were getting a tiny duck to take home, and many of them looked forward to seeing what kind she might have that year. It was such a simple gesture, but it reflected her sweet, thoughtful spirit perfectly.

That small tradition brought so much joy to our street and created memories that will live on with the children she so warmly welcomed each October. She truly made our neighborhood a kinder, brighter place.

Judy Murff

1d ago

It was such a pleasure to get to know Ann and Tommy as "Eastman Friends" during the time we spent in Kingsport, TX. Our condolences to Tommy and all her family. Judy and Stan Murff

Steve Davis

2d ago

I sit here broken-hearted, never thinking I would be writing this today.

I first met Tom a couple of years before meeting Ann at a Texas Carnival Glass convention. As soon as I walked into their room, I could tell that Ann was a people person. We soon discovered that we had a lot in common. We were both educators and we were both only children, so soon she became the sister I didn't have, and I became the brother she didn't have. It didn't take us long to become best friends.

Over the years, I would make many trips to Longview to visit Tom and Ann. I have wonderful memories of Ann and I sitting at the dinette in the kitchen, sipping on a Jim Beam or Bumpass Bomb, talking about things going on in our personal lives or about thing going on in the carnival glass world. Sometimes we would laugh and sometimes we would cry as we talked about various things.

While Ann came to appreciate the carnival glass that brought us together, she really loved her carnival glass frogs! They had a prominent place in the living room, and she was so happy when another one would be added to the collection.

During the last few years, health issues have kept me from traveling, so Ann and I would talk frequently on the phone. She became my "nurse" during a couple of very serious health problems that I faced, and despite having her own conditions to deal with, she managed to keep the house running and made sure to check on me daily to see how I was doing.

Ann was one of the kindest persons I ever met. She was the epitome of true Southern hospitality.

Tom, I am thinking of you with love, wishing I were closer to you so that I could help during this difficult time. Christi, Tommy, and Libby, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will help each of you get through these next few weeks.

I am not going to say goodbye my sweet friend. I know that by God's grace, I will see you again someday. Until that day, I'll just say that I love you.

Steve Davis

Dea Taylor

3d ago

I have many treasured & fond memories of Ann. She was not only one of my best friends at Longview High School, she also was my fun-loving room mate at NTSU. Tom and her precious family are in my heart and prayers. Praying that all of you can feel God's loving arms wrapped around each of you. Ann will always hold a special place in my thoughts & in my heart. With blessings and love, Dea Ulbrich Taylor

Nancy Culbertson

3d ago

I first met Ann when she and her parents moved to Longview. I think we were in the eighth grade. She became active in the youth department at First Methodist Church. We became close friends and still visited by phone. When she heard that a tornado had touched down in Columbia, TN where we live, she immediately called to check on us. That's the kind of caring, compassionate person Ann was. I'll miss her very much.
Nancy Tramel Culbertson

Paul Uhles

4d ago

To Ann's and Tom's family, I am devastated that my best friend has left us. Ann was indeed a lovely human being who loved her family with all of her heart. May God grant you strength and peace.
-Ellen Parker Wright

Steve Davis

2d ago

I sit here broken-hearted, never thinking I would be writing this today.

Ann was one of the kindest persons I ever met. She was the epitome of true Southern hospitality.

I am not going to say goodbye my sweet friend. I know that by God's grace, I will see you again someday. Until that day, I'll just say that I love you.

Steve Davis

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