Mary Ann Doyle | Obituary

Mary Ann (Holt) Doyle, 90, of Washington, passed away Dec. 6, 2022, at the Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, Indiana. She was born in Wheatland, Indiana, on March 10, 1932, to Elmer and Helen (Prullage) Holt. Following the death of her mother in 1939, Mary Ann lived with her aunt, Clara Prullage, in Vincennes, Indiana. She attended Vincennes schools and following graduation from the St. Rose Academy in 1950, she worked as an Indiana Bell operator.
On May 17, 1952, Mary Ann married Charles Doyle. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2012, five months before Charles’ death. Their three children, Rosalyn, David and Mark survived.
Mary Ann’s family was her top priority – she attended every school and sporting event in support of her children. The neighborhood kids were always welcome in their home and they knew if they ever needed anything, Mary Ann would be there for them.
In addition to being a wonderful wife, mother and friend, Mary Ann was an excellent cook; and for many years, she served as the kitchen manager for the Washington High School food service department. Most students knew her as “the big blonde lady” in the cafeteria. Following her retirement, she donated her time to various charity organizations.
Mary Ann and Charles loved to travel; they vacationed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. They always looked forward to visiting their children and grandchildren in Louisiana, California and Idaho.
Those who now mourn Mary Ann’s passing include her daughter, Rosalyn (Richard) Eason of Kenner, Louisiana and their sons, Blake (Ashley), Kyle and Grant; great-grandchildren Evan and Clare; her son, David (Louise) Doyle of Cupertino, California, and their children, Christopher and Angela; her son, Mark (Susan) Doyle of Vancouver, Washington, and their son, Dominic. Mary Ann also leaves her sister-in-law, Jean Sorenson; and her brothers-in-law, Lewis Doyle and Thomas (Dot) Doyle.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Helen Holt; and her husband, Charles Doyle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in memory of Mary Ann Doyle to the Catholic Community of Washington, 315 NE Third St., Washington, IN 47501.
Visitation for Mary Ann Doyle will be 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 E. Viola Ave., Washington, Indiana.
Visitation for Mary Ann Doyle will also be held 10 am to 10:45 am Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Rev. Paul Ferguson is the celebrant. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been disappointed with Mary Ann Doyle’s arrangements.

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