ROTTERDAM - Ann Marie Lopez, 62, passed away at Ellis hospital September 1, 2023, after courageously battling with cancer for the past year. Her family and a close friend were by her side.

Born in Cobleskill, NY, the youngest of three siblings to the late Elizabeth Brown and Edward Miller, Ann grew up in and attended Schoharie Valley schools. She went on to study accounting at Bryant and Stratton College, making the Dean's List during her studies. She was a substitute teacher at Schoharie School District, obtained her CDL license, and worked with the Guilderland School District and Browns Transportation.

Ann is survived by her brothers William Miller Jr. and Edward Miller and was the mother of Brandon Lopez, and Stephanie Lopez. She was proud grandmother of Everleigh Aspen Lopez.

She handcrafted award-winning dolls with her mother, was a barrel racer, enjoyed camping with family, and had an affinity for painting and creating cross stitched artwork. She was also an animal lover, especially her horse Mr. Steps, a gardener with a green thumb, and made great home cooked meals for family and friends. She was a kind, creative, gentle soul, a great listener, a cheerleader for her children, a shoulder to lean on through any obstacle, and a dear friend who will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend funeral services for Ann on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Visitation will take place from 9:00 to 10:00 AM followed by a prayer service. The interment will take place immediately following the prayer service at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.

To leave a message of condolence for Ann's family or send flowers for her service please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.

Memorial donations in memory of Ann may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/donate.html.