Mary Ann (Duncan) Arthur, 77, of Elkview, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 19, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1948 and lived in Point Pleasant before her family moved to Charleston, West Virginia at a young age.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Elizabeth “Bessie” Duncan; her sister, Margaret Duncan Durbin; and her high school sweetheart and husband, John Houston Arthur.

Mary was a 1966 graduate of Charleston High School, where she was a proud member of the CHS marching band. Mary then attended Morris Harvey College. She was employed by Peabody Coal Company and later served several years as an aid to the Governor of West Virginia before her retirement, after which she settled on her farm in Elkview.

Mary was active in the Kanawha Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and a proud direct descendant of Mary Ball Washington. She was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Mary had a lifelong love of horses, was an equestrian and dedicated many years of service as a mentor to members of the 4-H club.

She is survived by her daughters, Anne (George) Black and Laura Moreno; her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Anthony John Moreno and Katherine Moreno; and her devoted Rottweiler, Joey.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow immediately at 3:00 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

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