Mary Ann Barnett

Mary Ann Julia (Knoll) Barnett passed away at her home in Cedar Hill on October, 20, 2015, at the age of 75 years and 9 days. Mary Ann was born on October 11, 1940, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was the eldest of three children born to Elmer Knoll and Marguerite Knoll (Cenatiempo). Shortly after the birth of their 6th child, the Barnett family moved to Cedar Hill, MO. Mary Ann held a career as an operator at Southwestern Bell. She also faithfully fulfilled her patriotic duties by working as a Supervisory Judge at the voting polls. However, her passion until her final days was food preparation. Her signature hot roll recipe was a favorite with the school children at Our Lady Queen of Peace. As those children grew into adults, they frequently requested Mary Ann to cater their weddings and it was always assumed those rolls would be a part of the menu. For 25 years she prepared and served food at the Knights of Columbus and catered special events as “Mary Ann’s Cenatiempo Dinner Time Catering.” It was “in the kitchen” where Mary Ann thrived, bringing family and friends together in the process. Food preparation was merely a vehicle through which she kept family and friends close. When not serving others, she enjoyed attending the Saint Louis Symphony with her husband, Gene. Mary Ann loved to travel with her family, locally and abroad. She was the true center of her family and while her recipes will live on forever through her loved ones, the togetherness she created will be missed by all who knew her. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Knoll, her mother Marguerite Knoll (Cenatiempo) Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gene Barnett, two siblings, Carolyn (Charles) Bevis of Uvlade, Texas and Bernard (Joan) Knoll, of Saint Charles, Missouri. Her six children Steve Barnett, Tim (Linda) Barnett, Carol Ann (Alex) Davis, Julia (Jack) Beine, Christopher Barnett, Lucinda (Dan) Vanden Heuvel. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Jonathan, Joshua, Justine, Christopher, Jack Joseph, Carlotta, Rebecca, Alexander, Madeline, Timothy, Philip, Joseph and Benjamin and three great grandchildren, Preston, Landon and Rayden J.She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and close friends. Visitation Monday, October 26, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, Missouri. Mass Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4675 Notre Dame Drive, House Springs, Missouri. Interment Lone Pilgrim Hematite Church Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, 6800 KC Lane, House Springs, Missouri 63051. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill. PDF Printable Version

Mary Ann Barnett

October 11, 1940 - October 20, 2015