Mary Frances Nault

Mary Frances Busch Nault passed away on January 15, 2026, while residing at the Beach House Assisted Living Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida. She was married for 59 years to James P. Nault, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2019. Mary is survived by her children, James (Lara), Robert (Elisa), Jessica Nault Krauser (Matthew), Monica Nault Nabholz (Baird), and Martha Nault McIlroy (Daniel). Her

11 grandchildren are James and Savannah Nault, Tyler (Alison) Nault, Joshua and Kathryn Nault, Mathew Krauser Jr., Jack and Jane Nabholz, Julia Schuham Eischen (Ryan), Sara and Charlie Schuham, and two great-grandchildren, Juliette and Cameron Nault. She is also survived by her cousins, Dr. Robert and Karen Cassidy.

Mary grew up in Allouez, Wisconsin, and attended St. Matthew’s School and St. Joseph Academy (SJA) for Girls in Green Bay, now known as Notre Dame Academy. Mary graduated with honors from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, with a BS degree in Elementary Education. In 1988, after her children were grown, she received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of South Florida in Tampa, graduating with high honors. In the 25 years between her graduation from St. Norbert and her attendance at graduate school, Mary was a devoted mother to her 5 children and always considered her family her greatest blessing. After her husband Jim’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling and volunteering with various religious and civic organizations. Mary resumed her teaching career in 1989 and was the Media Specialist at Lomax Elementary School in Tampa, Florida, for 10 years. In her free time, Mary especially enjoyed volunteering at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in the roles of Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Gardener, and Wedding Coordinator. Throughout her life, Mary was fond of her running group, playing tennis, gardening, reading, and relished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on January 20 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Terrace

Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL, from 5:00-7:00

p.m. The funeral will also be at Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Terrace Oaks Chapel on January 21 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of fl owers, please send donations to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9715 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617.