Mary Ann Mowry, 77, of Ashland, IL, died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born June 18, 1945, in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of Moses William and Anna Norine (Darnell) Blakeman. She married Ronald L. Mowry on October 14, 1964, in Ashland. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2018. Mary is survived by two sons, Robert "Bob" Mowry and Christopher Mowry (companion, Melissa Smock), both of Ashland; five grandchildren, Ally, Nataley, David, Blake, and Tyler; nine great grandchildren; and three brothers and one sister, Paul (Kay) Blakeman of Beardstown, Moses (Lola) Blakeman of Huntley, Jim (Linda) Blakeman of Ashland, and Barbara "Baby Jo" McClure (Pete Shafer) of Pleasant Plains. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; nine brothers, Elmer "Billy" Blakeman (surviving wife Della of Springfield), Ralph Blakeman, William Crawford Blakeman, Harold Elmer Blakeman, Harry Milton Blakeman, Charles Roland Blakeman, Melvin Ray Blakeman, J.R. Darnell, and Harry Deman "Shorty" Blakeman; and six sisters, Joyce Dale Blakeman, Connie Damotte, Corinne Batts, Virginia Marie Dirks, Betty Lou Barfield, and Carolyn June Williamson. Mary worked as a supervisor at Hertzberg-New Method, Inc. for many years. She enjoyed quilting and especially enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Ashland Cemetery. The family will meet friends on Thursday, December 8, from 4-6pm at the funeral home in Ashland. Memorials are suggested to Cass County Food Bank. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel Thursday, December 08, 2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 221 W. Editor St. Ashland, Illinois 62612 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel Friday, December 09, 2022 10:00 AM 221 W. Editor St. Ashland, Illinois 62612