Mary Ann Owen, 97, of Hot Springs, died Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Memphis, Tenn., to James Herman and Annie Crain Parnell. She grew up and attended school and graduated in Memphis, and was a graduate of Memphis State Women's College. Mary Ann was married to Dr. Bill H. Owen in 1950, who preceded her in death, along with her sister, Betty Parnell.
She attended Village United Methodist Church in Hot Springs.
Mrs. Owen is survived by one son, Bill H. Owen Jr. (Angie) of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Betty Ann Sample (Bill) of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Cleta Hardy (Rick) and Brandi Jackson (Maurice); three great-granddaughters and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hemund officiating.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Drive, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.