Mary Ann Dailey, 78, of High Island, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont.  She was born on November 21, 1935, in Huxley, to Nona Gladys Green and George Washington Vaughn. She was a retired dietician supervisor with High Island Independent School District.

Mary Ann enjoyed cooking, family, friends, holidays, and family gatherings. She especially enjoyed watching golf, game shows, and the New Orleans Saints.

Mrs. Dailey is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, George W. Dailey; sons, Bobby Dailey and Linda Hadley of Kerrville; Darrell Dailey and his wife, Belinda, of Alvin; and Lonnie Dailey and his wife, Annette, of High Island; daughter, Donna Bertolino and her husband, Jackie, of High Island; grandchildren, Sean, Dean, Wayne, Michelle, Heather, Crystal, Jackie Jr., and Clint; seventeen great-grandchildren; brothers, Thurman and Gordon; sisters, Madge, Barbara Jeff, and Rhonda; and numerous nieces; nephews; and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, James Arnold and Dexter.

The family would like to thank two special ladies who assisted in providing care, Juanita and Brenda; and Texas Home Health Hospice.

A gathering of Mrs. Dailey’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at High Island Cemetery, High Island.