Mary Ann Maxey Viator
1942 - 2010
Mary Ann Maxey Viator
1942 - 2010
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Mary Ann Viator Obituary
Mary Ann's accomplishments in life were plentiful. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and McNeese State University. She led the St. Charles Debate Team and used her talents working with students at both Lake Charles High School and A.M. Barbe High School. Forever the educator, she taught life lessons and touched many lives with her wisdom. Mary Ann's contributions to charities and her constant support of the community will not be forgotten. She was known for her generosity.
Survived by her husband of 47 years, Lanis James "Bud" Viator: daughters, Anna Catherine Viator: Joel Viator-Redd, her husband Matt and daughter Rachel, Mandy Viator-Carmosino and her husband Gordon: mother, Nellie Maxey: sister, Helen Jo Dominique: dear friend Mary Caesar.
Pallbearers are Bevo Rome, Terry Viator, Michael Paul Dominique, John Dominique, Matt Redd and Gordon Carmosino. She is preceded in death by her father, Otis Cranford "Toad" Maxey.
Mary Ann's wishes were to thank everyone for the prayers and continuous support during her journey.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Church. Services will begin at 2:30 Thursday with a Mass of Christian burial at 3 p.m. burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund for St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church P.O. Box 4386 Lake Charles, LA 70606, or Immaculate Conception Cathedral P.O. Box 1029 Lake Charles, LA 70602. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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October 1, 2010
Dear Bud and Family-All of the ladies from the Women's Amateur International Tennis group here in Los Altos, California, send their heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.We are all so saddened by Mary Ann's death but are remembering all the fun, the laughs and the good food we shared during our tennis visit. Those memories will live on forever. Many of us also have a part of Mary Ann with us in that she shared her pottery with us. She was a wonderfully warm, caring and fun person. She will be missed by so many of us. May you take comfort in knowing that she is at peace and no longer suffering. Our love, thoughts and prayers to all of you. The WAIT Group
Marcia Barham
September 24, 2010
Dear Bud and Girls,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been reflecting on so many memories of working with Mary Ann and Ms. Dixie at the store. We certainly had some fun times together. And I was so lucky to have had her as my mentor during my provisional year of Junior League. What a great lady to have worked along side of. My prayers are with you all.
Charles Tate
September 23, 2010
Dear Bud and family, may our loving God richly bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow for the loss of your beloved Mary Ann. May He give you peace. Our prayers are with you.
Johnny Rae Hurlbut
September 23, 2010
Mary Ann was one of my "big sisters" when I pledged Alpha Delta Pi in the Fall of 1961. I remember her kindness and the guidance she gave me during our time together in college. She served as a role model for me and everyone who came in contact with her...always the perfect young woman. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
Johnny Rae Long Hurlbut
(Mrs. Robert V. Hurlbut)
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Mary Richardson
September 23, 2010
I am so sorry. Mary Ann was a gift and a joy. She organized some of the best receptions that the McNeese Banners Series ever gave, and I could have spent all day listening to her as she considered one creative idea after another. Everything she touched was beautiful. I have her pottery all over my house and I use the pieces every day. I treasure them. I hope your friends and your church bring your family comfort.
September 23, 2010
Dearest Bud and girls . . I won't be w/you this afternoon as I am babysitting Ben Reinauer.. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with youl Please know that the community of Lake Charles will miss your Momma. We'll miss her optimism and enthusiasm for everything she was a part of . .her fine artist sense . . .her love of all of you . . and her daring and imagination in facing new projects. Most especially, she will be remembered for her undaunting courage these last few years. She has left you all a fine and hard to match legacy.
Hugs to you all . . Anne Reinauer
Brenda Palermo Nabours
September 23, 2010
Mary Ann was one of my favorite people. She was a kind, generous, and very loving lady. I knew her from the sorority, but got to know her better thru my dad, Joe Palermo (LC). They did ceramics together at McNeese for many years. My dad thought so much of MaryAnn and was so sorry to hear of her passing. He, too, has been dealing with cancer this past year and regrets that he did not get to visit with her lately. Bud, I'll never forget how you made Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary trip to Las Vegas so special. I often would run into Mary Ann at Tuesday Morning or the grocery store and we would have such a good visit! I'll think of her often as I have many pieces of her beautiful pottery, she was my favorite, along with my dad, of course! She is probably teaching all the angels how to create wonderful things from dust! Know that all of you are in my prayers and may God's graces pour out upon you as you cope with the loss of your very special Mary Ann.
June Montalbano
September 23, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs Viator, here I go calling her that old habit. She was my teacher in high school at St. Charles Academy and was responsible for getting me out of being shy. After having her as a teacher the word shy or speaking in front of a crowd was not in her vocabulary. When I would see her after graduation and would call her Mrs Viator she waould say to me I could call her Mary Ann. It just did not seem proper to do so. I will miss seeing her out and about when we would run into each other. My thoughts and prays are with you all, but I know she is in Heaven and has her debate team already in place.
Stephanie Spain
September 22, 2010
Every morning, it's the same ritual....coffee in my favorite Mary Ann mug. I will miss her but am fairly confident she's already heading up a pottery session in heaven! Thanks Bud, Mandy, Anna Catherine and Joel for sharing her with all of us these past few weeks.
Dianna Abell
September 22, 2010
My heart is so saddened to hear of the loss of Mary Ann. I will always treasure my memories of her and our friendship that grew out of clay. She was a very special giving person and I will miss her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls, Bud. I know there will be a great void in your lives for a very long time, but remember she will always be in your hearts.
Dianna and Chuck Abell
Bonnie Montet Hebert
September 22, 2010
Dear Bud and Family,
Our Prayers are with each of you at this time. Mary Ann has left this earth with wonderful memories in our hearts. Many Blessings to all of you.
Lucille Montet and Bonnie Montet Hebert
September 22, 2010
MR. Viator , We are thinking of you and your family at the time of your loss.We will keep you in our prayers..
Dr.Shamat and his staff
Theresa Hay-Needham
September 22, 2010
Mary Ann was a lovely woman. I'm so sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rae Lee Casey-Baggett
September 22, 2010
I love all of you and are praying for you in your time of need.
Thanks Mary Ann for all of the fun and loving memories of our youth and beyond.
Trisha Rome
September 22, 2010
You will be very missed by many. Thank you for the wonderful memories through the years. Much love to Nellie, Bud & Girls.
Love,
Trisha Rome Daughtry
LENDA KHOURY
September 21, 2010
BUD, WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARY ANN. YOU AND YOUR GIRLS ARE IN OUR HEARTS, AND IN OUR PRAYERS.
LENDA & C.J. KHOURY
September 21, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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