Mary Ann Ware

April 6, 1945 – December 22, 2021

Funeral services for Mary Ann Fortenberry Ware, 76, of Pearl River, Louisiana will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Tylertown Cemetery II.

Mrs. Ware passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born April 6, 1945 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Walter Stanley and Frankie Fortenberry. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters Myrna Stinson and Mattie Seal; sister-in-law Betty Fortenberry; father-in-law Joseph Ware, Jr.; and mother-in-law Ethel May Ware.

Mrs. Mary was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard of Mississippi for more than 23 years. While serving her country in Desert Storm she received three decorations: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal. She was also a member of the National Guard Association of the United States, Sigma Theta Tau International, and Phi Theta Kappa. After Mrs. Mary's retirement she enjoyed sewing, animals, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years Joseph H. Ware, III; daughter Martha (Ray) Harris; grandchildren Jennifer Harris and Rebecca Harris; brother Richard (Donnis) Fortenberry; sister-in-law Libby Sherwin; brother-in-law Billy Seal; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers are John Seal, Steven Fortenberry, Stephen Smith, Scott Stinson, Parker Langston, and Trey Hill. Honorary Pallbearers are Billy Sherwin (in absentia), Nathan Smith, and Mitch Fortenberry.

Visitation will be at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service at 3:00 PM.

Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com