Mary Anne Romley McKone was born to Elias and Margaret Romley in the summer of 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary Anne attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School, where she met the love of her life in the first grade, Jack McKone. Mary Anne attended Xavier College Preparatory and Marymount College in Los Angeles, California. She married Jack in December of 1959 at Brophy Chapel and had three sons, Kelly, Tim, and Danny. Her greatest joy in life was raising her sons and creating a home that was full of love. Her love of her family and her Catholic faith were the cornerstones of her life.
Mary Anne was heavily involved in the Phoenix community. Her philanthropic journey included the Good Shepherd Home for Girls and the Junior League of Phoenix. She and Jack were very involved at SS. Simon and Jude School where the boys attended grade school. Later, she became the President of the Brophy Mother’s Guild. Mary Anne was the first chairwoman of the Diocese of Phoenix Crozier Dinner Gala and the original organizer of the Dinner Mom’s for the Boys Hope Girls Hope Homes, where she was also a founding board member. She was the original chairwoman of the “Dinner with the Stars” to benefit St. John Vianney School. In addition, she served on the Catholic Community Foundation Board and many other Diocesan committees.
As her boys had families of their own, her grandchildren and great grandchildren became her greatest joy. The grandkids all agree that there was no place like “Grammy’s House!” She devoted herself to them and to Jack and her boys until her last days.
Mary Anne is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack. She is survived by her sons, Kelly (Sue), Tim, and Danny, and her brother, Arthur Romley. In addition, her grandchildren, Tommy (Jenny), Kelsey, Molly, Ally, Sam, Jack, Katy, Courtney, and great grandchildren, Brady and Teddy.
Services are as follows:
Visitation, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m., at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix.
Funeral Mass, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m., at Brophy Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary Anne’s honor to: Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona, 3443 North Central Avenue, Arcade 7, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012 (www.bhghaz.org/donate). Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Bishop Eduardo Nevares
Dear McCone family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Mary Ann.
I visited with her and Jack several times with Bishop O’Brien. She was always TONS OF FUN.
My deepest Sympathy. I will offer Holy Mass for the repose of her soul, and the consolation of ALL the family.
CAROLYN V TAYLOR
To the Mckone Family:
My condolences in the loss of your Mother.
Both Mary Ann and your Dad were in our Wedding in December of 1957. My husband Jerry Taylor is deceased
as of Oct.31, 2019 but he loved your Mom and Dad so very much. He attended your dads service. I am unable to be at the service for your Mom but send my very sincere condolences to all of your family. I have so many wonderful memories of times with your parents. May God bless all of you at this very difficult time…..
Jana Lee
Dear Kelly, Tim and Danny,
I have such wonderful memories as a child living across the street from your parents. ‘Mrs McKone’ was always happy to see me when I would come visit. She always offered me some lovely treat. In later years, your Mom brought over countless meals to my aging parents. They were always excited to have such delicious food but especially for Mary Anne’s love and compassion for them. And–thanks for sharing the Coronado Shores condo with us! My kids have such great memories of our beach vacations there.
I know you are never ready to lose a parent and she was the best ever! I’m so sorry for your loss.
Much love, Jana Johnston Parker Lee
Christopher Wilkinson
Hey Kelly,
Sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing.
May The Lord’s blessings be with her, your Father and your brothers during this time of “temporary” sadness.
However, like our baseball games, Mom is now, “safe at home” and her faith is a blessing for us all to follow!
God Bless and RIP Mrs. McKone.
Under the same wing,
Chris “Wilky 12” Wilkinson