Mary Ann Butterworth, 76, of Birch Tree, Missouri passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home in Birch Tree, Missouri. She was born on February 22, 1944 in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Eva (Wells) Forton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eva Forton; infant sister, Janice; and brother, Bob Forton.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Jacques of Merriville, IN and Gregory Jacques and wife, Jenny of Hudsonville, MI; daughter, Penny Thomas and husband, John of Birch Tree, MO; brother, Steve Forton and wife, Donna of Escanaba, MI; three sisters, Bonnie Forton of Gladstone, MI, Jeanie McIntire of Escanaba, MI and Carol Moras and husband, Alan of Escanaba, MI; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Mary had a great sense of humor. She loved riding horses and her animals. She also enjoyed traveling, fishing, and in her younger years riding motorcycles.
Services are being planned for later date. Arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
