A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1950 in Independence, LA and was 76 years of age. Mary Ann was an Avon Consultant for many years. She is survived by husband, John Paul Ford; children, Jonathan L. Ford and Keith W. Ford and wife, Hallie; 3 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ford, Kase Ford, and Coby Ford. Preceded in death by parents, John A. Neal and Eva Mae Anthony Neal; sisters, Shirley H. Cardwell, Evelyn Neal, and Catherine Neal; and 2 brothers, James and Robert Holden. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. Don McGee. Interment Ford Cemetery, Independence, LA. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Ford, Keith Ford, Kase Ford, Coby Ford, Randy Cardwell, and James Allen. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.