Ann (Ciechowski) Radley

Mrs. Ann (Ciechowski) Radley, age 73, of Bear Creek, NC, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at UNC Hillsborough in Hillsborough, NC.

The Obituary

Ann Radley, 73, of Bear Creek, NC passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus under the loving care of the UNC Hospice team.

Annie was born in Denton, England on February 27, 1952, to Frank Ciechowski and Maud Ciechowski (Clegg). Her family immigrated to Sanford, NC in 1968. After graduating high school, Annie studied voice for one year at UNCG and soon returned to England. She became an incredible guitar player, singer, and songwriter and spent her younger years traveling the world entertaining. Annie also worked with Amnesty International while in England, which she was extremely proud of.

Annie met her beloved husband Terry in 1985. They were married on September 27, 1985, after dating for only 8 weeks. After having children, Annie and her family returned to Sanford, NC where she worked as a realtor.

In her later years, her favorite things were to play with her granddaughter, remember her "glory days" with special friends Cheryl and Lisa, watch birds, deer, and rainstorms on the farm, and spending time with family. She was and is loved by many around the world.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maud Ciechowski (Clegg) and Frank Chester Ciechowski; brothers, John Cooper of Australia, Mark Ciechowski, and Francis Chester both of Sanford, NC, and Johnny Ciechowski of England; and one brother-in-law, Bill Stone of Rockingham, NC.

She is survived by husband, Terry Radley; daughter, Amy Radley; son, Jack Radley (Ashley) all of Bear Creek, NC, daughter, Amanda Radley (Nick), son Tony Radley (Hayley) of England; sister, Marie Stone, brother, David Clegg (Susan); nephew, Nigel Ciechowski, nephew, David Clegg (Cheryl), niece, Debbie Peele (Dwayne) all of Sanford, NC, nephew, John Cooper, niece, Lisa Cooper, niece, Karen Cooper of Australia; grandchildren, Ellie Radley, Owen Radley, and Thomas Radley, as well as many other extended family members and close friends.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday July 27, 2025, at 3:30 at Baptist Chapel Church at 2413 Buckhorn Rd, Sanford, NC at 3:30 pm. All who loved her are welcome. Her favorite color was yellow, and she loved sunflowers, so bright colors are also welcome for those who wish to celebrate her that way.

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Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home-Sanford, NC