Mary Ann Bles, 92 of Vinita OK died peacefully on January 21, 2024 at Trinity Woods in Tulsa Oklahoma.

She was born July 5, 1931 in Scott City MO to Owen J. and Anna Welter Rogers, the youngest of 5 children. She married John Bles on September 1, 1951 in Kelso MO and proceeded to raise their 3 children in St. Louis MO and later in Lombard IL.  Their final move was to Vinita OK in '72. He proceeded her in death on July 21, 2004. They were always each other's true "best friend forever".

Mary Ann was very active in the Catholic Church in Vinita where she was a member of the women's guild and volunteered countless hours to various parish programs.   She also supported her community as a Cherry Reds, volunteering her time and energy at the community hospital, as well as volunteering her help at the local library.

She mostly cherished her friends and family and loved nothing more than being in their company either dining together, shopping, or just enjoying a cup of coffee or cocktail on the patio. She truly had a gift of gab, and always took you to a happier place.

Mary Ann is survived by her 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; Son Scott & Diane Bles of Midland TX and their 3 children, son Jeff Bles of Crown Point IN, his 3 children and 7 grandchildren, and daughter Susan & Jon Grady of Tulsa OK, their 3 children, and 1 grandchild.  She is also survived by her sister Margaret Parker of Chesterfield MO, and her brother Charles Rogers of Arnold MO and many nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death were her brothers William Rogers of Kelso MO, Owen Rogers of Scott City MO, and her daughter-in-law Peggy Bles of Crown Point IN.

Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Vinita on February 7th at 10:00 AM with Rev Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Vinita.