Most would call her a mainstay, a cornerstone if you will, of our community. She has been a devoted lifelong Tiger fan and longstanding member of the Mansfield/Huntington Chamber of Commerce. Ann Blythe is, and always be, remembered for her community activism.
A Mansfield High School Class of 1956 alumna, Ann Wisley Blythe met and married her beau, Farris Blythe, in June of 1955. For the past 66 years, Ann and Farris have made a wonderful life together.
Ann Blythe has often been called the “First Lady” of Abbott, and her husband, “Mayor”.
Ann Blythe has held career positions at “The Citizen” and CV’s, among others. She lived and worked around the schedule of volleyball and softball games. Whatever her grandchildren were doing, she was involved.
Family, including their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, is the heart of the Blythes.
The Blythes have seen their share of hardships as well as triumphs along life’s journey. However, their faith in God has never waivered.
It is a great honor and privilege to feature Ann Blythe as our Hometown Highlight. If you know of an ordinary person doing extraordinary things, we want to feature them –  contact us!
