A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church until the start of her funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Joey Garcea, pastor of Prophetstown United Methodist Church, will officiate. The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery of Prophetstown, IL.
Mary was born April 18, 1934, in Sterling, IL, to Henry and Gerda (Segermark) Nelson. She attended Prophetstown Grade School and graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1952. On February 5, 1953, she married Arlyn Robert “Bob” Smith in Prophetstown, IL, and they shared their lives for over 46 years until his passing on March 23, 1999. Mary Ann was employed by and retired from General Electric in Morrison, IL. She later served as an administrative assistant for the Prophetstown, Lyndon, Unit District #3 superintendent. She was an active member of Prophetstown United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was also a proud member of the GEM Club and Prophets Hill Country Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynne (Mike) Riggen of Crandon, WI and one son, Steve (Peggy) Smith of Tampico, IL; three grandchildren, Andrew Riggen, Angela (Adam) Bollman and Nicole (Gabe) Olinger; three great-grandchildren, Cadance Bollman, Gavin and Avery Olinger; one brother, Eric Nelson of Prophetstown, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Smith; one sister Gayle Harter.
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Beautiful summer days, I would walk down the alley to chat with Mary Ann. She shared her knowledge and love for her plants. Anthony and I ran into her at Walmart, detailed discussion of the books they appreciated, followed. I so enjoyed having her as my neighbor. Prayers for the family.