Mary Ann Tryon, 93, formerly of Reeds Spring, MO, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 at the Westview Care Center in Britt, IA. She was born in Titonka, IA on June 21, 1930 to Dietrich "Dick" and Marie (Plaisier) Baade. Mary was a beacon of love, generosity, and wit. Mary Ann and her beloved husband, Stanley, lived the majority of their lives in Reeds Spring, MO. The couple was inseparable, cherishing 73 years of marriage before Stanley's passing in 2021. They enjoyed Branson's shows, making friends with many of the performers. The Tryon home always was a sanctuary of love, welcoming many special souls over the years. Their generous hearts and open doors turned friends into "family." Mary's quick wit and infectious laughter ensured that her presence was a source of joy for all who knew her. In 2020, they moved to Britt to be closer to family. Life had its challenges which proved to show Mary Ann's resilience. Tragedy touched their lives on Mother's Day 1965 when their cherished daughter, Linda Jo, was taken too soon at the age of 15 in a car/train accident with Mary receiving serious injuries requiring a long recovery time. A heartwarming twist of fate happened in 1996 when Mary Ann was reunited with a daughter she had placed for adoption when a teen.. Cheryl and her husband Dan enjoyed being a part of Stanley and Mary Ann's lives. Mary was a homemaker and manager of rental homes but her passion was being an artist with fabric. Mary Ann had an unparalleled talent and passion for hand quilting. Her quilts, each a labor of love, found their way into countless homes, warming both bodies and souls. She is survived by her only remaining sister of 9 siblings, JoAnn Asa of Okoboji, her daughter Cheryl (Dan) Peabody of Branson, her brother in law Max Bierstedt of Denver, CO and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stanley; daughter Linda Jo; sisters, Irene Baker, Louise Goetsch, Alvina Bierstedt, Deloris Baade; brothers, Walter Baade, Raymond Baade, and Alfred Baade Sisters in law, Mary Lee Baade, Thresa Baade and Phyllis Baade; Brothers in law, Don Baker, Harold Buns, Gene Goetsch and Philip Asa. A memorial service will be held at Good Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Titonka September 16th at 1:00 pm. Mary Ann's family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Britt's Westview Care Center for their dedicated care and compassion during Mary Ann's final days. Memorials can be sent to 2300 Country Club Drive #1, Okoboji, IA 51355.