Mary Ann earned her BSN at Indiana State University and later completed a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana University. Her life’s work reflected steady purpose and a deep devotion to the nursing profession and to the people it serves.
She served as Director of Nursing Knowledge International at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, bringing diligence and care to the advancement of nursing leadership and learning. Her commitment was also evident in her professional and civic engagement, including Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; the American Organization of Nurse Executives; the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives; the Central Indiana Organization of Nursing Executives; and service on the Executive Women in Health Care board of directors. She was a former board member at St Elizabeth Home and a former board member of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana. She was also a member of Gamma Phi Beta at Indiana State University.
Mary Ann is survived by her son, Christopher David Scott; and grandchildren, Elisabeth Scott, Owen Scott, Seth Burns, Jacob Burns, and Makenzie Burns. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Beth Burns; and her parents, Robert Russell Fischer and Ruth Fischer.
Visitation will be held at Leppert Mortuary - Nora, 740 East 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, on June 27, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 pm at Leppert Mortuary - Nora.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sigma Foundation for Nursing, 550 W. North Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, US (https://foundation.sigmanursing.org/), or Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, 3833 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, US (https://pcain.org/).
