Mrs. Mary Ann Neria Kepner, 83, died on March 27, 2026, at her residence in Alba. She was born on September 14, 1942, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Alfred and Josephine Anaya Neria.
On May 14, 1965, she married Lewis Jerome Kepner in Miami, Oklahoma. She moved from Terrell to Alba five years ago. She and her husband were members of the VFW and American Legion. She loved to fish with family, enjoyed dancing, and was always the life of the party. Above all, Mary Ann cherished time with her family. She was a member of Center Point Church in Mesquite.
Mrs. Kepner is survived by her daughter, Rhonda LeBrun of Alba; son, Richard Kepner of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Joean Payne and husband Keith of Oologah, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Judy Gilman; three grandchildren, Brandon LeBrun, Shanda Kepner, and Breanna Kepner; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Richard Neria and Rick Neria; and her sister, Shirley Ann Grover.
The family will have a memorial service honoring Mary Ann at a later date.