Mary Ann Pearson, age 76, died Friday, June 8, 2012, at her son’s home in Liberal, KS.

She was born August 15, 1935, at Watonga , OK , to James C. and Effie M. (Uhrig) Long.

On June 29, 1952, she married Marvin G. Pearson in Oklahoma .

She had worked at Nature’s Cupboard.

Survivors include:

3 Sons: Roger Pearson and wife Janice, of Liberal, KS

Gene Pearson and wife Julie, of Broomfield , CO

Mark Pearson, of San Diego , CA

3 Brothers: Wesley Long and wife Arlene, of Edmond , Ok

Roy Long and wife Christine, of Ada , Ok

Gary Long and wife Sandy, of Yukon , OK

1 Sister: Carolyn Newberry and husband Dal, of Oklahoma City , Ok

4 Grandchildren

5 Great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents; and 1 brother, Jim Long.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be held at East Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Watonga , OK , at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd St. , Liberal , KS 67901 .

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com