Mary Ann was a member of St. Jude Parish since 1962. She retired from American United Life Insurance company in 1993 as a Reinsurance Clerk.
Mary Ann enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, and participating in multiple card clubs. One of her proudest accomplishments was achieving Life Master level and the Bronze Life Master level in Bridge. She also enjoyed participating in social and service activities including, Ave Maria Guild, St. Jude 50 & over club, and the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry.
Mary Ann is survived by; daughters, Tina Bays and Elizabeth Dillon (Lloyd); son, James Bays; brother Robert Gaither and; sisters Dolores Kuhn and Loretta Utterback; granddaughters Nicole and Michelle Dillon. She is also survived by her children's sibling; Anthony Bays (Isabel), and their daughters, Diana and Erika.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by; son, David Bays; brother, George Gaither; and sister, Carolyn Doss.
A visitation will occur Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46227. A mass of christian burial will follow at 12:00 pm.
A burial for Mary Ann will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Calvary Cemetery, 435 W Troy Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.familyfuneralcareindy.com for the Bays family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary Ann's memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul.