Mary Ann Thompson, retired Educator, age 78, passed away January 11, 2021. Born February 24, 1942 to Paul and Isabella McDonald in Bartlesville, OK. Mary Ann graduated from Friends University in 1963 furthering her education at Wichita State University earning her Masters in Education. She taught in USD 259 and Collegiate throughout her career as an Educator. In Mary Ann's 47 years of teaching she positively touched the lives of thousands of children. She had three loves in her life, children, animals and the joy of reading. Mary Ann was a devoted wife, teacher, sister and friend that will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sandra Sue McDonald. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband, Alvin "Al" Thompson; sister, Sara McDonald; and her dogs throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary Ann's memory can be made to Hope Community Church, 1831 E. 21st St, Andover, KS 67002 or to the Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, Utah 84741. A private family service will be held. The family has requested the service to be livestreamed from Resthaven Mortuary & Resthaven Gardens of Memory Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ResthavenMortuary/
