Mary Ann Petray went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the age of 85 years. She was very active with the Catholic Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mary Ann's greatest joy in life was her family, all of whom will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Thomas; children, Thomas E. (Ellen) Petray Jr., Cheryl (Beauford) Gorhum, Terry (Dennis) Simmons, William (Nancy) Petray, Mary Lou (Charles) Flink; sisters, Bonnie Shattuck, Patsy Akeroyd, Dorothy (J.D.) Richardson; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A Vigil for Mary Ann will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1st at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2nd at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Mary Ann's name to the Alzheimer's Association or to The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center.