Mary Ann Horton

Mary Ann Horton, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia and a stroke. The youngest of eleven children, Mary Ann was born to Frank A. Horton and Florence (Brugger) Horton on September 24, 1940.

She was a 1958 graduate of Central High School. In 2003, she retired from a career in finance with Commerce Bank. Mary Ann loved her family and dear friend, Virginia Mayeux. Together, they enjoyed traveling, fly-fishing, golf, Springfield Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals, Lady Bears, Bingo and various church activities.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Frank (Sheila), Jack (Mary), Bill, Richard, and Carl; two sisters: Virginia (Joe LaScala) and Catherine (Dorm Ferrell). She is survived by her dear friend Virginia Mayeux and her immediate family; Pat and Belle Horton, Barbara (Bernard) Francka, Charles and Linda Horton, Mary Horton, Clara Horton, Judy Horton and all their extended families.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 5th, at 10:00 am, at St. Agnes Cathedral. Burial will be a private ceremony at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Cathedral.

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