Mary Ann Barton
Mary Ann Barton, age 89, of St. Louis, Missouri, was promoted to glory on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Mary was born on January 24, 1931, the daughter of Harry W. and LaVon (McClay) Schaeffer in Oakdale, Illinois. She married Vernon Barton in 1951 and was later divorced.
Mary is survived by her children, Ron Barton of Herculaneum, Missouri; Debbie Sonderman and husband Chuck of Laguna Woods, California; and Rick Barton and wife Jean (Sugden) of Ballwin, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Sara Weis and husband John, Scott Sonderman, Brian Sonderman and wife Cherise, Jason Sonderman and wife Micah, Michael Wacker, and Jill Tanner and husband Clinton, 7 great-grandchildren, Jake and Luke Sonderman, Riley Kate Sonderman, MacKenzie, and Andrew Wacker, Brady and Gage Tanner, siblings Margie May, Don Schaeffer and wife Pat, in-laws Linda Schaeffer, Elma Harris and husband Tom, and Jim Barton, many nieces nephews and other relatives. Special people include nieces Linda and Kayla Barton and friend Lela McAfee who visited and often called her.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Harry and LaVon Schaeffer, sister Eileen Rossi, brothers Wilbur, Darrel, Charlie, and Marvin.
Mary graduated from Nashville High School in Nashville, Illinois. After graduating she moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Mary enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved children, loved playing with them, and hearing about their lives. Mary enjoyed many hobbies of embroidery, painting embroidery patterns, and ceramics. Mary worked for many years at Safeco Insurance Company and retired in 1992. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with a wonderful group of women. She enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball games and seldom missed a game. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and worship services. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her and loved her.
At this time, due to the Covid pandemic, the family has decided not to do the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org.
Mary was a great person. We miss her
She was the sweetest person I knew despite her pain from her crippling arthritis. She will be missed here on earth but heaven has gained a true angel.
Mary was a special person, she always took an interest in everyone in the extended family. She opened her home to Don when he came to St Louis after high school.
Always remembered birthdays and through all her trials with her arthritis, she was not bitter and went on with her life. Don & I take comfort in knowing she is now pain free and in heaven????
Aunt Mary was a wonderful lady! One of the sweetest for sure. I will truly miss her!
Aunt Mary was a loving and sweet person. You could always count on her with words of wisdom, lovely heartwarming laugh and love. All the memories our family’s had together. Her cookies and fudge. July 4th fireworks at Heine Meine field. Taking me to ride the ponies in the park. The vacations. Randy, Rick and Mom took tour of Bagnell Dam with a helicopter ride. Aunt Mary and I stayed firmly on the ground eating a ice cream cone. Silver Dollar City vacation with Aunt Mary, Debbie and Grandma Schaefer. Friday night coffee and cheese cake with the ladies at our house. Her love for the Cardinals. Wondering why what ever manager at the time didn’t take Pitcher out of the game. Why they had to get all their runs in one game and not spread out over a series. Our phone call in middle of night after game six of 2011 WS. Now she doesn’t have to wonder what channel the game will be on and has the best seat to watch the Cardinals. She is pain free and having fun with our love ones and friends in haven. Watching over all us. Love Kayla and Linda Barton