Mary Ann Logal

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Mary Ann Logal of Joplin, MO passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. She was 76. She was born January 1, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois to Russell William and Mary Alice (Tenhouse) Vahle. Mary Ann married Nicholas A. Logal in Quincy on April 24, 1965. He passed in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her companion, Dennis Tyburski.

Mary Ann graduated from Quincy High School in 1963. She then obtained a degree in education in 1968 from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. She worked various positions throughout her life starting in elementary education and retiring from property management in 2008.

Mary Ann was a member of Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) of Webb City. She spent several years volunteering for local theatres and was heavily involved in the costume department for many productions. Mary Ann loved to read. She especially enjoyed historical fiction and would read every evening before going to sleep.

In addition, Mary Ann adored her 7 grandchildren, who called her Granny. Her face would light up anytime she saw or talked with one of them. One of her favorite ways of connecting with each grandchild revolved around planning their gifts for Christmas, which started every year in August.

She is survived by her 2 children, Jay Logal and wife, Cara of Webb City and Ariel Allea of Glen Allen, VA; grandchildren, Erica Logal, Courtney Rhoades and husband, CJ; Katrina Logal, Michael Logal, Alex Logal, Branden Logal and Cassandra Reichel.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 4th at Mount Hope Cemetery, 3700 N. Range Line Rd, Webb City, MO, with Pastor Clint Lambeth of CUMC officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, send a donation to the Joplin Little Theatre.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City.