Mary Ann Owen

Mary Ann (DeBolt) Owen          
January 23, 1936 - May 26, 2024     

Mary Ann was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on January 23, 1936. She was the daughter of Jay and Mary Olive (Waters) DeBolt. 

When Mary Ann was 16 months old, her mother passed away, and her father brought her and her brother John Jr to Braymer to be raised by Lawrence and Stella Waters. They had a home of love. Mary Ann always had a lot of love to share with everyone. 

She graduated in 1953 from Braymer High School. Mary Ann married Maurice "Stretch" Owen on May 16th, 1954, and that union lasted 66 years until Stretch passed away on December 3, 2019. 

They were blessed with three sons. Marshall, Marty and Mitch. They had three great daughters-in-law, Mica (Marshall), Kelly (Marty) and Nancy (Mitch). 

Grandchildren Miles, Madison, Marla, Macartney, Ben, Sami, Gena and Nate. They also raised Kenny DeBolt from an early age. He was definitely one of the family. His children were Keely, Katie, Karder and Kenadee and were considered grandchildren. There are 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother-in-law David and Ada Lou Owen.  

Those preceding May Ann in death were Lawrence and Stella Waters, Jay and Mary Olive DeBolt, John DeBolt Jr., Kenneth Ray DeBolt and Bently Jo Silkwood. 

Mary Ann was a member of the Braymer United Methodist Church and Sunday School Class. Eastern Star member. She was an avid bowler and member of Dixies Bowling team for 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Braymer Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating the life of Mary Ann will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 7, 2024, at Braymer Methodist Church. There is no scheduled visitation. Private burial at Braymer Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Polo (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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