Mary Ann Pool, 93, Otis, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at her home.
Mary Ann was born October 6, 1927, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Charles B. and Maryann Melinda “Millie” (Armstrong) Jenkins. She was a resident of Rush County, Kansas, for 65+ years, moving from Phillipsburg, Kansas. A 1945 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Phillipsburg, Kansas, she worked for Case Implement, Ochs Inc., and the Otis State Bank, all of Otis, Kansas, before her retirement.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Otis Community Library, Otis City Council, Lions Club, all of Otis, Kansas. Mary Ann was also a Girl Scout leader, Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, and active in numerous community services.
Mary Ann enjoyed socializing and playing cards with friends. She enjoyed being in her back yard, “Her Happy Place”, and took great pride in her family and community. She also loved watching her KU Jayhawks basketball team.
On June 8, 1952, she married Vayne E. Pool at Phillipsburg, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 25, 1967.
Survivors include: one son, Jim Charles Pool (Shelley), Omaha, Nebraska; two daughters, Janece L. Pool, Sellersburg, Indiana, and Jolene K. Welch (Mike), Wichita Falls, Texas; five grandchildren, Jennifer Renner (Rich), Wichita Falls, Texas, Jason Newhall (Renee), Little Elm, Texas, Jamie Wilson (Chip), Austin, Texas, Weston Pool (Jamie), Omaha, Nebraska, and Aaron Pool, Omaha, Nebraska; and six great grandchildren, Addison and Grant Renner, Riley and Kendall Newhall, and Kaylee and Mia Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Eddie Jenkins, Boyd Jenkins, Paul Jenkins, and Robert Jenkins; and one sister, Alice McBroom.
The family is hosting a come and go celebration of Mary Ann’s life Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at her home in Otis, Kansas.
A private family inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Kansas.
Social distancing is recommended.
The family is requesting all Celebration of Life attendees wear masks.
Due to COVID-19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice, Great Bend, Kansas, or Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Home, Boys Town, Nebraska.
Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.