Mary Ann was born in Port Huron, MI to James and Helen Pierce on July 27, 1938. She graduated from the University of Detroit. She worked as a Kindergarten Teacher for the East Point School District for over 40 years.
She was involved in several bridge groups, square dancing and ushering at St. Anastasia and the Fox Theater in Detroit. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Pierce; her brother, James Pierce and sister, Barbara Lower.
Mary Ann is survived by her children, Margaret and husband, Glen, Nonemaker and Marjorie and husband, Mark, Duff; grandchildren, Ashley Nonemaker, Emily Duff and Alexander Duff.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 12th at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Troy, MI. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Ionia, MI on Saturday, October 13, 2018.