Mary Ann Willis, age 90, passed away on June 10th, 2025. She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 60 years and was formerly a resident of Newark, New Jersey. She was a Contract Requirements Manager for Air Force Space Command.
Mary Ann Willis was born on July 17th, 1934 to Welborn C. Davenport and Etta (Peeples) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Art, music and fashion were more than passions, they were soulful expressions that brought Mary great joy and meaning. She also enjoyed traveling and had an appreciation for good food and wine. She was a member of The Red Hat Society. She served in the United States Civil Service for 30 years.
She is survived by her loving family; her three children: Kim, Liza and Gino; her sister, Delorian Welch; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial of her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15th at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. A reception will be held following the memorial of her life at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
Mom, we all miss you so much. You were always there for us when we wanted to share good news and bad, when we needed a sounding board or another point of view, a shoulder to cry on, or someone who would appreciate our silly jokes, and when we simply needed to hear your warm, calming and caring voice. You taught us strength, integrity, humility, and perseverance through your example. You instilled in us a yearning for travel, exploration, and new experiences. We thank you for being our confidant, friend, supporter, and most importantly our MOTHER, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. You will always be a part of us and in our hearts. We love you. We were listening to your words.
To our mom, friend, and my Ladybug,
I never knew or thought I could miss a person as much as I miss you, right here and now!
Ladybug, I go to call you, and you aren’t there to answer the phone…yet I KNOW YOU ARE WITH US.
I miss talking with you, hearing your laugh and seeing your smile through the phone.
I MISS YOU!!!
I continue to thank God for blessing us with you as our mother. Rest and be at peace. You more than deserve it.
XOXO XOXO