Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Mary Ann Buel
Mary Ann Buel, of Waynesboro, Virginia, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful member of Fishersville United Methodist Church, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 in Waynesboro, surrounded by the love of her husband and daughter.
Born on July 21, 1938, in Washington, DC, to the late James Carter Ball an Grace Woodrow Ball, Ann lived a life marked by grace, quiet strength and deep compassion. She spent part of her professional life working for the FBI in Washington, DC, a role that reflected her sharp mind and commitment to service.
Ann was preceded in death by her beloved son, Mark Douglas Buel. She is survived by her loving husband, Rex. L. Buel and their daughters, Deborah Abed and husband Abed and Brenda Buel Richardson.
She was a proud grandmother to Jason Abed (wife of Victoria English), Monica Abed of Fairfax, Devin Richardson and Mianda Gall (husband Clayton Gall) and a delighted great-grandmother to Finley Gail of Kansas City.
Ann found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, cross-stitching, bird watching, reading, bowling and watching the sunset moments of stillness that reflected the peace she carried in her spirit. She loved her family dearly and embraced her church community with warmth and humility.
A celebration of Ann's life was held at Fishersville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1600 Jefferson HWY Fishersville, Virginia 22939 on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Pastors Bud Davis an Jim Harris officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fishersville United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Ann will be remembered for her gentle presence, steadfast faith and the love she gave so freely. Her memory will live on in every sunset, every stitched design, every page turned by those and loved.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory, 618 W. Main St. Waynesboro, Va 22980.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
