Mary Ann Maynard

MAYNARD, Mary Ann (Baron), adored and loving mother, age 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022.

Known for her love of chocolates and cheesecake, Mary Ann was an admirer of the theater, opera and ballet, and enjoyed afternoon tea, bingo, and mystery novels. She never met an art or craft that she was afraid to tackle. She was an avid sewer and quilter, as well as crocheter, knitter and needleworker. She painted and made ceramics, jewelry, dolls and teddy bears. Her cooking repertoire included classic Polish dishes and an amazing spaghetti sauce!

Mary Ann was born August 23, 1935 in Lackawanna, NY. She made life-long friends while attending Immaculata Academy, and after graduating, worked as a legal secretary before marrying Jack (USAF). The couple and their growing family lived across the country, including in California, Wyoming, Texas and New Hampshire, before settling in Winston-Salem. Mary Ann worked for years at JCPenney, Wachovia and the Federal Bankruptcy Court.

A devout Catholic, Mary Ann was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy, and later, St. Leo the Great. A member of Saint Teresa’s Guild, she made dear friends and enjoyed meeting with the ladies monthly to play Canasta and socialize. Admired for her beautiful handwriting, Mary Ann volunteered at Catholic Charities writing birthday cards and donor thank-you cards until she was no longer able to do so.

Above everything else, Mary Ann lived for her family. She provided a strong foundation and a warm and welcoming home, not just for her family, but for all who visited. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who never stopped worrying about her kids, no matter how old they were. She will be remembered for her selflessness, kindness and caring.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, John (Jack) Maynard; parents, Julia Baron (Jukich) and Victor Baron; and brother, Victor Baron. She will be terribly missed by her children: Jeffrey (Laurie); James (Nichole); Kevin (Cara); Amy Gilkerson (Joe); Jill Barnes (Jack); and Lynn Rogers (Andy); and grandchildren: Rachel, Noah, Bruce, Gabriel and Evelyn; as well as so many other family members and friends.

The family expresses its deepest gratitude for the loving care she received at Clemmons Village II these past years.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2022 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.  A reception will follow from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Robert F. Miller Center located at  Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Because Mary Ann loved purple, the family asks that you wear that (or another bright color), in celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities (Diocese of Charlotte), or Our Lady of Victory National Shrine.