Mary Ann (Lusk) Lusk

Mary Ann Lusk, 70, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on February 07, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Mary was born on October 17, 1951, to Edwin and Emma (Caldweller) Lusk in Rolla, MO. Mary lived at home with family members in the Kansas City area, until moving to New Horizons in Pittsburg, KS on 5/1/96. She received special education services through schools in Kansas City and Jefferson City, MO. She also attended a sheltered workshop until age 18 while attending school. In 2008, Mary transitioned out of an ICF/MR facility to living with roommates in Home and Community Based Services with New Hope Services on 7/28/08. In 2010, Carolyn Grillot became Mary’s guardian. Mary had a love of red purses, having her nails done, getting a soda, and spending time with the girls. She would always say she loved to “feel like a lady”.  She also loved to go to the Casino and go shopping or out to eat with her friends.  Mary was loved by many.

Mary worked at New Horizons sheltered workshop until 7/28/2008. Mary then worked at Extremely Outrageous Creations (EOC) making jewelry until retiring. Mary was a Special Olympics athlete for 40 years winning many medals and awards. Mary loved to go on vacations to Branson, St. Louis, Texas, and even a cruise to Mexico.

She is survived by a sister, Kathleen Braden, and two half-brothers, Larry Lusk and Ron Lusk.

She was preceded in death by her father Edwin Lusk and her mother Emma Lusk.

In addition to Mary’s birth family, Mary is survived by her “New Hope Family” and Guardian who have known her and loved her for many years. Mary had a special attachment to her preferred staff, Leslie Neal. They were the best of friends and did many things together. Mary especially enjoyed going with Leslie to her family home for dinners. Not a day went by that Mary did not bring a smile to someone’s face.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (March 2) at Crocker Cemetery, southeast of Pittsburg with Rev. Jim Sukraw officiating. Friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. Donations may be made to New Hope Special Olympics. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.

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