Mary Ann Karber, 86, of Fort Smith passed away on Tuesday April 25, 2023 in Fort Smith. She was born November 25, 1936 in Panama, OK to Harold and Lucille (Morris) Kersh. She was a former school cafeteria cook, a homemaker, a member of Temple Baptist and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Karber.
She is survived by her son, Steve Karber (Patti) of Van Buren; one daughter, Cheryl DuVall Karber of Missouri; Five grandchildren, Amee DuVall (Brandon Martin) of Fort Smith, Audra Martin (Kyle) of Greenwood, Ann Schenk (Zack) of Texas, Paul DuVall of fort Smith and Sarah Gordan (Alex) of Van Buren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Junior Kersh of Poteau and her fur baby, “Baby”.
Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday May 1, 2023 at U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She may be viewed from 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home