Funeral Services for Mary Ann Mann Ware, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Friday, October 2, 2026 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Jay Copeland officiating.

Mary was born on September 2, 1955 and passed away on September 29, 2026 in West Monroe, LA. She was a loving and caring woman whose life was filled with family, friendship, and many simple joys. Throughout her career, she worked at Manville Paper and later taught school in Shreveport before retiring from CenturyLink, where she worked as an analyst. Mary graduated from West Monroe High School and attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport where she received her Bachelor’s degree.

She was an avid football fan, loved finding treasures while thrifting, and had a special place in her heart for cats. She also enjoyed traveling and looked forward to going on cruises and making wonderful memories along the way while never meeting a stranger. Mary took great joy in spoiling her nieces and nephews, always making them feel loved and special.

Mary leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her husband; Bill Ware; parents, Joe and Nellie Mann; and brothers-in-law, Steve Miletello and Mike King.

Survivors include her sisters; Linda Sepulvado and husband Jerry, Patti King, and Gwen Miletello; nephews, Shane Sepulvado, Brandon Sepulvado, and Stephen Miletello; nieces, Maria Shreve, Mariana Raborn, and JoJo King; special aunt and friend, Vickie Copeland; five great-nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Randal Chapman, Brandon Sepulvado, Michael Harper, Colby Nichols, Marcus Copeland, Josh Copeland, Daryl Rawls, and Glen Copeland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephen Miletello and Jerry Sepulvado.

Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until service time on Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.