Mary Louise Fenton, 88, of Ottumwa, died peacefully at 2:40 p.m. February 2, 2026.
She was born June 21, 1937 in Davis County to Roswell and Martha Hankammer Thompson. Mary married George Fenton on April 21, 1957 and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2005.
A 1956 graduate of Eddyville High School, she worked at St. Joseph Hospital Home Health Care, caring for people in their home.
She was a member of Calvary Open Bible Church. Mary was a recorded gospel artist who traveled to share the gospel. She bowled for 25 years and served as secretary for her league for 11 years. Mary enjoyed crocheting, which she gifted to many people. She also enjoyed traveling and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her daughters, Debra JoAnn (Don) Roe of Ottumwa and Diana Lynn (Roger) Johnson of Tampa, FL; 4 grandchildren, Tyler J. (Skylar) Fenton, Diana Blair (Eric) Fenton LaPoint, Aaron (Heidi) Roe and Brian (Marie) Roe; 12 great-grandchildren, Austin, Hannah, Chance, A.J., Ryan, Peyton, Anika, Keeley, Keagan, McKenzie, Elyse and Abby; 2 great-great grandchildren, Ivy and Weston; her brother, Jack Thompson of Marshalltown.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Tracy George Fenton; sisters, Helen Thompson, Betty Lester and Patricia Chambers.
Visitation will be open after 9 a.m. Thursday February 5th at Reece Funeral Home with family present to greet friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday February 5th at Reece Funeral Home with Chaplain Doug McAntire officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Private inurnment will be in Shaul Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society.
