Mary Ann Karam, 82, passed away on March 14, 2020, in
Lake Charles. Born and raised in Oakdale, then later married her late husband, Henry, of 23 years, then moved to Kinder. Mary Ann enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking, and “parlor” games. She loved sports and was a fan of LSU Tigers and New Orleans
Saints. She attended McNeese State University where she received her Masters +30 degree in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten, then 5th grade at Kinder Elementary for more than 25 years.
Those left to cherish her memory are her
children; Jholeen (Paul) Cunningham of The Woodlands, Texas, Cheryl ( Jerry) Kingrey of Lake Charles, Paula Poole of Lake Charles, Kevin (Stephanie) Karam of Arnaudville, Renee Keller(Scott) of Terre Haute, In; and Sherri Ortego of Kinder, La;
seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary McPherson; husband, Henry Karam; son, David Karam; sisters, Georgia Benavides and Lynn McPherson and Betty Lou Spears; son
in law, Garland Poole.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2020, at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder, La. Burial will be held at Carter Cemetery in Kinder, La. Visitation will be held at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder on
Monday, March 16, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 3 p.m.