Mary Ann Eblen

Mary Ann was an active

member of the First United
Methodist Church in Canton for
many years. She was a founding
member of the Crawford House
at First UMC. Mrs. Eblen earned
her Bachelor’s Degree from
West Texas State University in
Canyon, TX. She was a school
teacher for 40 years, with 25 of
those at Canton ISD, where she
primarily taught 2nd grade.
Mrs. Eblen is preceded in death by her parents,
James and Willie Condon; husband, Bill Eblen; two
sisters: Johnie Watson and Patsy Condon; and her
beloved labradoodle, Georgia.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw, Nanette and Peter Beery; son and daughter-inlaw, Bill and Aquila Eblen; son, James Eblen; ¿ ve
grandchildren: Michael, Elizabeth, Katie, Naomi and
Christina; two great-grandchildren: Sloane and Quinn;
and two sisters: Kathy Plumb and Jimmie Martin.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept.
14, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.