OBITUARY: Mary Ann Nored

Mary Ann Nored was born in Sapulpa, Okla., to parents Oscar King and Callie (Beasley) King. Mary was the second child of five.

The family moved from Oklahoma to California. Mary met Horace, affectionately known as "Buck." They married in June 1952 and started their family in 1953, settling in Wasco. Mary Ann enjoyed square dancing, camping and gardening. Mary Ann taught square dancing at WADD in Wasco.

She passed away on May 21 in Shafter.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Sharolette Airrington; sons Terry Nored and wife Toni Nored of Arizona, and Dennis Nored and wife Yvonne Nored of Paso Robles; eight grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; brother Gene King and wife Betty; and sister Pauline Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Callie King; husband Buck Nored; daughter Sandra Nored; granddaughter Michele Doolan; great grandson Anthony Nored; sisters Ruthie Crouch and Milvine Daniels; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A graveside service will be held Friday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at Wasco Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27 at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco.