Mary Ann Cole, 79, was born October 23, 1939 in Kansas City, KS to Ella Mae Walker Hicks and Thomas Cole. Mary Ann passed away on May 16, 2019 at home surrounded by family.
Mary Ann attend Topeka Public schools and was a graduate of Topeka High School, Topeka, KS. She joined and was a long time member of St James Missionary Baptist Church in Evansville. She was an O.T.R Truck Driver for several years prior to employment and retiring from C.A.P.E. from Feb. 2, 1998 to June 30,2010 working with the kids and Transportation which she loved dearly. She then worked for the AARP Senior Program in various positions until October 2015.
Mary Ann is survived by daughter; Dorcella Reese, Killeen TX a brother; Robert Hicks, Jr., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, a stepsister; Carol Johnson, Kansas City, KS, granddaughter; Antrinette Norman, Killeen, TX, grandson; Henry Reese, III, Killeen, TX, family friends that cared for her; Emma Haskins and her daughter Jackie, several nieces and other extended family members.
Visitation will be Thursday, 9 to 11am with funeral to follow at 11:00 am at St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
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