Mary Ann

Bast

Mary Ann Bast, daughter of the late Robert Coker and Alice (Goodson) Coker, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on July 24, 1920. She departed this life at Clarks Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont, Missouri, on February 7, 2023, at the age of 102.

On January 17, 1942 in Reno, Nevada, Mary was united in marriage to Willard C. Stout and to this loving union four sons were born. Willard preceded her in death on September 24, 1980. Mary later married Alvin J. Bast in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 10, 1986. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1989. Mary was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church and loved going when she was able. She enjoyed making jams and jellies, canning, hunting and fishing, Mary's greatest joy was taking care of her home and her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Willard Stout, second husband, Alvin Bast, three brothers, Clyde, Willard and Paul Coker, three sisters, May, Delphia and Wilma, and one grandchild.

Mary is survived by four sons, Dennis Stout and wife Jeanette of Wichita Falls, Texas, Robert F. Stout and wife Berta Faye of Ellington, Missouri, Clarence C. Stout of Piedmont, Missouri, and Jerry Stout and wife Cindy of Piedmont, Missouri, 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Mary will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 11AM-2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 2PM

Minister: Pastor Bill Turner

Burial: Morris Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Morris Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri