Ann Marie Draper of Montgomery, Illinois, passed away on June 12, 2022, at the age of 77 at Alden of Waterford Rehabilitation facility. Ann was born in Flint, Michigan on July 16, 1944, the daughter of Mariam nee Fullilove Bowen. Ann enjoyed collection owls and traveling. Early in life, Ann became proficient in playing the bassoon, oboe and the flute. While attending North Chicago community high school she was also a member of the marching band and concert band. Ann pursued her undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois to later further her education at Barat College of Lake Forest, Illinois. After many years at Baxter Laboratories, she tapped into her entrepreneurial spirit and launched her own account firm Profit Plus, as a Certified Public Accountant. She retired from Business & Professional Consultants. Ann is survived by one loving son, Gerald "Jerry" Draper Jr. and one beautiful granddaughter Lillian Alexis Draper. She is also survived by her sister Mary Ivey, nephews Ron (Claudia) Ivey, J. Anthony Ivey, James W. Jackson Jr., and several cousins, nieces & nephews. Ann is preceded in death by her parents John T. and Mariam Crutcher, sister Genevieve Francis Jackson and brother John T. Crutcher. Weep not for me though I have gone into the gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my souls at rest. There is no need for tears for with your love I was so blessed for all those many years. There is no pain, I suffer not. The fear is all gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts. In your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath. Remember not the strife. Please do not swell upon my death but celebrate my life. – unknown author. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Arrangements are entrusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL, 60543. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com