Mary Ann Logal, of Joplin, passed away Saturday at Mercy Hospital Joplin. She was 76.  She was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Quincy, Ill., to Russell William and Mary Alice (Tenhouse) Vahle. 

Mary Ann married Nicholas A. Logal in Quincy on April 24, 1965. He passed in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her companion, Dennis Tyburski.

Mary Ann graduated from Quincy High School in 1963. She then obtained a degree in education in 1968 from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. She worked various positions throughout her life, starting in elementary education and retiring from property management in 2008. Mary Ann was a member of Central United Methodist Church of Webb City. She spent several years volunteering for local theatres and was heavily involved in the costume department for many productions. Mary Ann loved to read. She especially enjoyed historical fiction and would read every evening before going to sleep. In addition, Mary Ann adored her seven grandchildren, who called her Granny. Her face would light up anytime she saw or talked with one of them. One of her favorite ways of connecting with each grandchild revolved around planning their gifts for Christmas, which started every year in August. 

She is survived by her two children, Jay Logal and wife Cara, Webb City, and Ariel Allea, Glen Allen, Va.; grandchildren, Erica Logal, Courtney Rhoades and husband CJ, Katrina Logal, Michael Logal, Alex Logal, Branden Logal and Cassandra Reichel.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Mount Hope Cemetery, with Pastor Clint Lambeth officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Joplin Little Theatre.