Mary Jo Ann Paton

Mary Jo Ann Paton obituary, Phoenix, AZ

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Mary Ann Paton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Best Funeral Services Phoenix on Dec. 2, 2025.
Mary Jo Paton went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thanksgiving Day 2025. What a glorious day for her being with Her Lord, her beloved, Don and meeting her daughter and two great grandchildren she didn't know this side of Heaven. She was the proud Mother to Amy (John) Macgowan and Mary (Mike) Kulus. She loved her four granddaughters Paton, Abby, Jordan and Carly with all of her heart and simply melted over her 5 great grandchildren. After her nursing career she chose to be a stay at home Mom and later returned to the workforce at National School Studios, as a design consultant for Sherwin Williams and ended her career after 11 years with Target. In addition, she gave of her time volunteering as choir director at her church, Oak Grove and later in the communications center at Hope Presbyterian. She was dearly loved by her husband of over 60 years, Donal and her whole family. We will miss you, Mama but are thrilled for you and we will see you again in Glory. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Jo Ann Paton, please visit our floral store.

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