September 21, 1940 – January 10, 2024
Ann Malik Descant, age 83, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born at St Joseph's Hospital in Houston in 1940, the oldest child of Frank Malik Sr and Anne Marie Malik, née Laitkep. She attended San Jacinto High School and Jesse Jones High School, where she was in the first graduating class in 1959. While working at Woolworths in Palm Center she met the love of her life, Frank Descant Jr, and they were married in 1964 at St Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Ann and Frank lived in Houston and eventually moved to Friendswood in 1976. She was the school crossing guard at Westwood Elementary from 1978 to 2005, where she brightened many hearts with hugs, smiles, and kind words. Ann was an active member of Mary Queen Catholic Church, singing in the choir for over 40 years, serving on the Women’s Council and in the Serra Club, and working tirelessly on the annual festival committee for many years.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anne, and her husband of 56 years, Frank.
She is survived by her children Frank III and wife Andrea of New Orleans, Shannon Larson and husband Jeff of Friendswood, John and wife Mei of Houston, and Steven and wife Jennifer of Kyle, TX, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, her sisters Mary Jane Stewart and Dorothy Correll, her brother Frank Malik Jr and wife Jane, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, and her special friend John Logan.
A visitation and rosary will be on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass following at 12:00 P.M. at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546 with Rev. Trey Crespo, M.S. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Ann to Casa Juan Diego or the St Vincent de Paul Society.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Village on the Park independent living facility for helping make Ann’s last three years a joy.
12 thoughts on “Ann Marie Malik Descant”
Ann was a dear friend to me the 20 years I lived in Friendswood. So sorry to hear of her passing .
Thank you, Mrs. Paddock.
She was a beautiful lady inside and out and I am going to miss our talks immensely. What an example she was to follow as she was quick to compliment and never had a foul word about anyone. I am so sad to hear of her passing and regret not visiting her more often. My prayers go out to her kids as she bragged about each of you and your families. May God continue to shine on you all. God bless!
Thanks Tom and Rhonda
Ms. Descant, There are no words to describe the immense appreciation of your friendship, love and beautiful smile each time we were in the same company. I know that you have been reunited with your loving husband in heaven.
What a wonderful day it was when my Dad told us that the Guillots and Descants were related.
Thank you for all you did to make the world a better place. My most heartfelt condolences to all your children and grandchildren. You were loved by many. Until we meet again. Love, Karen Guillot
There is a void in Friendswood and in the Mary Queen Community with Ann’s passing. May God’s grace shine on her and her husband Frank as well. May her soul rest in peace.
I’m sad to hear of Mrs. Descants recent passing. She always had a smile and brought so much joy and warmth to many. She touched so many lives including mine and my family. As a choir member at Mary Queen over the years we experienced her Joy of singing with the members, to the Church community and praises to our Lord. As the crossing guard lady at Westwood, we witnessed her maternal care of all children. They all loved her and looked forward to her greeting her each day. I will always remember her with her warm beautiful smile and twinkle in her eye.
Her loved ones are in our prayers for comfort and peace.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Thanks Lisa and Steve
I am sad to hear of Mrs, Descant’s recent passing. She always had a smile and brought so much joy and warmth to many. She touched so many lives including mine and my family. As a choir member at Mary Queen over the years we experienced her Joy singing to the Church community and praises to our Lord. As the crossing guard at Westwood Elementary, we witnessed her maternal care over all the children. They loved her and looked forward to her care and greeting each day. I will always remember her beautiful warm smile and twinkle in her eye. Her loved ones are in our prayers for comfort and peace.
May she rest in eternal peace.
I am sad to hear of Mrs. Descant's recent passing. She always had a smile and brought joy, kindness and warmth to so many. She touched many lives including mine and my family. As a choir member at Mary Queen throughout the years we experienced her love of singing to the Church community and praises to our Lord. As the crossing guard at Westwood Elementary, we witnessed her maternal care and kindness to all the children. They all loved her and looked forward to her greeting each day. I will always remember her warm beautiful smile and twinkle in her eye. Her loved ones are in our prayers for comfort and peace.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Ann was a wonderful soul, friend, and coworker. She loved her job as a school crossing guard and brought smiles to all the children she encountered. I enjoyed working and visiting with her daily, but I wish I had visited her before her passing.
There is a hole in the heart of Friendswood, as Ann has crossed over to be with Frank. She was a wonderful soul and touched so many lives in her years with us. Rest in peace Ann.