Mary Ann Conner

Mary Ann Conner, age 85, of Salem, went to be with her Lord, February 18th, 2022.
She was born to the late Luther and Anna Buchanan on July 23rd, 1936, in Abingdon, Va. and spent most of her life in Salem.
Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother (affectionately called NaNa by her grandsons). She traveled the world with her husband, Jim, while he was in the Navy, and that passion for exploring carried throughout her life. She loved service to others, gardening, and always UVA sports. A faithful Christian, Mary Ann was a dedicated member of Salem Presbyterian Church.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jimmy Lee Conner, of Salem, and their beloved daughter, Louise C. Wampler, of Daleville.
Mary Ann is survived by her two grandsons: Aaron Cochran and his wife, Gillian Field, of Richmond, and Kellan Cochran, and his wife, Karen, and her new granddaughter, Kila, whom she adored, of Floyd.
A viewing will be held Thursday, February 24th, at Lotz Chapel in Salem from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial services will be held Friday, February 25th, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery at 10 a.m., with the memorial service to follow at Salem Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m.
Donations may be made in Mary Ann's memory to her church:
Salem Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 536
Salem, VA 24153