Ann Peresich Lund

Ann Peresich Lund, 80, of Biloxi, MS died Monday, January 30, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. Ann was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. She was a devout Catholic, active in her parish and in Catholic Charities for whom she fostered numerous children prior to their adoptions. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lund; infant son, Tommy; parents, Althea and Eugene A. Peresich, Sr.; sister, Mary Katherine Nourse; and brothers, Giles, Ned and Gordon Peresich. Survivors include her darling daughter, Joan Elizabeth Lund; sisters, Martha Nungesser and Sr. Mary Giles, RSM; and brothers, Eugene A. Peresich, Jr. and Pat Peresich. Aunt Ann is also survived by more than fifty nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral at 11:00 a.m. where friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until mass time. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Nativity Elementary School at 1046 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.