Ann Shillito

Ann Shillito, age 84 of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2024 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. Born on January 28, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Irish-American parents, Ann's early life was rooted in the Midwest before her family moved to San Francisco, California. Ann spent her childhood in the vibrant Haight-Ashbury District before relocating to the Sunset District, where she completed her education at a local Catholic high school and college. She learned to drive a manual transmission car on the steep, hilly roads of San Francisco and driving became one of the lifelong joys of her life. Her early career as an educator began at the historical Catholic Mission School in San Rafael, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. A year later, she moved to Antioch in eastern Contra Costa County, where she proudly taught elementary grades, with a special passion for first grade. Her students fondly remembered her as Miss Weaver, and later as Mrs. Shillito. In 1984, Ann married Harold "Hal" Shillito, her prince charming, in Pleasant Hill, California. Together, they shared a deep love for music, arts, and frequent trips to Carmel, Mt. Diablo, and their beloved San Francisco. Their voices harmonized beautifully, both in life and in the choir of Hillcrest Congregational Chruch, where they met. Ann's career in education spanned over 37 years, with her final teaching position at Mission School in Antioch, where she continued to inspire young minds until her retirement. Ann always had a flair for life, driving flashy red cars through the hills of San Francisco and sharing stories of the city's golden years with those around her. In 2012, Ann was diagnosed with dementia. Harold lovingly cared for her, and in 2014, they relocated to Redwood Terrace in Escondido, California. After Harold's passing in the fall of 2018, Ann moved to Gannon House in Escondido before being transferred to Saint Augustine, Florida, in December 2022, where she spent her final days in the care of her devoted family. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Shillito. She is survived by her stepson, Paul Shillito and his wife Diana of St. Augustine, FL; step-daughter, Diane Altork and her husband, Jim; along with many cherished friends, colleagues, and former students. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Annie Guenther and the entire staff at Riverside Cottages At The Shores, as well as to Sarah, Kristen, and all the staff at Community Hospice in St. Augustine for their compassionate care. A private memorial will be held at a later date. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ann Shillito

January 28, 1940 - August 24, 2024