Obituary of Mary Ann Karam

Mary Ann Karam April 27th, 1937 - March 14th, 2020 Kinder- Mary Ann Karam, 82, passed away on March 14, 2020, in Lake Charles. Born and raised in Oakdale, then later married her late husband, Henry, of 23 years, then moved to Kinder. Mary Ann enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking, and "parlor" games. She loved sports and was a fan of LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. She attended McNeese State University where she received her Masters +30 degree in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten, then 5th grade at Kinder Elementary for more than 25 years. Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Jholeen (Paul) Cunningham of The Woodlands, TX, Cheryl ( Jerry) Kingrey of Lake Charles, Paula Poole of Lake Charles, LA; Kevin (Stephanie) Karam of Arnaudville, LA; Renee Keller(Scott) of Terre Haute, IN; and Sharie Fruge of Kinder, LA. Sister Billie Faye Chamberlain Yeagley of Oakdale, LA; brother Van McPherson of Oakdale, LA, and seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary McPherson; husband, Henry Karam; son, David Karam; sisters, Georgia Benavides and Lynn McPherson and Betty Lou Spears; son in law, Garland Poole. Funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Monday, March 16th, 2020, at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder, LA. Burial will be held at Carter Cemetery in Kinder, LA. Visitation will be held at Reed Funeral Home of Kinder on Monday, March 16th, 2020 from 11 AM until time of service at 3 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com