Mary Ann Colvin

Mary Ann Colvin, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Waco, TX. Born on December 16, 1944, in Kilgore, TX, Mary Ann dedicated her life to education and family, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she knew. 

After college, Mary Ann joined the Americorps VISTA program and relocated to West Virginia, where she spent most of her adult life. She spent her career teaching Special Education, and she was a devoted and fierce advocate for her many students over the years. She taught at Ritchie County High School in Harrisville, West Virginia, and then ultimately retired, after teaching for many years at St. Marys Elementary School in St. Marys, West Virginia. Her passion for helping children with special needs was evident in her commitment and the lasting impact she made on her students.

Mary Ann's life was a testament of love and devotion to her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Larry Colvin of Mexia, TX; daughters Miranda (spouse Jim) Pierson of Mattapoisett, MA, Jamie Williamson (spouse Bill) Christman of Murphy, TX, Gina Campbell of Jacksonville, FL, Rosemary (spouse Michael "Church") Cerchiara of Mexia, TX, and Myriah (spouse Kyle) Weatherholt of Ashland, KY; siblings Joe Canterbury, Sr. of Tyler, TX, Janet Canterbury of Miami, FL, Mike Canterbury of Dallas, TX, Regina Nadicksbernd of Ft. Walton, FL, and Louis "Bud" Canterbury of Mexia, TX. Mary Ann was a cherished grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren who will miss her deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe, Sr. and Rosemary Canterbury, and her brothers Tom and Tim Canterbury.

A woman of deep faith, Mary Ann was an active member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Mexia, Texas.

Mary Ann's hobbies included traveling, crocheting, reading, and shopping, especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known affectionately as the "Road Warrior" by her family, she traveled extensively, always eager to visit and nurture relationships with her large family and close friends.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be planned at a future date. Mary Ann’s life was a testament to the power of education, the strength of faith, and the enduring bonds of family and friends. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.