Mary Kientz

FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Mary Elizabeth Kientz, 95, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.

She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Fornfelt, daughter of Grover and Pearl Ennis St. Clair.

Mary was reared and received her early education in Fornfelt, graduating from Fornfelt High School. She attended business college in Cape Girardeau,.

She worked as a secretary for Pine Bluff (Arkansas) Arsenal for many years. After retirement, she also worked as a secretary for Cotton Belt Railroad.

Mary was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff.

Survivors include her son, Dr. John (Judy) Kientz Jr. of Fort Smith; sister, Betty Amick of Scott City; grandchildren, John L. Kientz III, Jason Kientz and Joy Ann Armstrong; and three great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Sonny" Kientz Sr.; sister, Tommie Beasley; and brothers, Grover St. Clair Jr. and Bobby St. Clair.

Funeral was held Monday at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.

Announcement courtesy of Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel.