Mary Ann Fort Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Ann Fort (Joplin, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Ann left this world on May 29, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Kirk and Ruth McGrew; and her brother David Kirk. She is survived by: her sister Miriam Alice Wood; her children, Tamara K. McNary, Tim Dowell (Lisa), Mary Ben Hernandez (Rico) and Miriam Jenny Fort; her grandchildren, Kaylee Peterson, Hilary Nielsen, Sheila Pico, Cody Pico, Bethany Hernandez and Rhys Mackinsey Fort; and her great grandchildren, Harley Dowell, McKay Peterson, Roman Peterson, Olivia Nielsen, Wyatt Nielsen, Bodie Nielsen, Vincent Cooper, Tallulah Pico Martinez, Jazzlyn Pico Martinez and Charlie Pico.
