ANN P. RALSTON SANFORD, NC Ann Powel Ralston, of Sanford, passed away on September 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, NC. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 3, 1941, to the late Charles C. and Frances Powel. Ann attended Harrisonburg High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College and her Master of Arts degree from VCU. She is survived by her husband, William H. Ralston, Jr.; two daughters, Ann Ralston Bybee of Stuttgart, Germany, and Elizabeth Sears of Winchester; two sisters; and three granddaughters. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014, at Greenhill Cemetery in Churchville by the Rev. David Witt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 11 W 2nd St., Front Royal 22630. Local arrangements are being handled by Henry Funeral Home.