of Conway, AR
October 21, 1935 - November 18, 2019
Mary Ann Stiefvater died, Nov 18, 2019, at the age of 84. Mary Ann was born in Conway on Oct 21,1935, the first born of the late Joseph E. and Louise (Hess) Stiefvater. She is also preceded in death by her brother, James E. Stiefvater of Bigelow, AR.
Mary Ann was a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College. She completed additional studies at the University of Houston and St. Thomas University in Houston, TX. She is also a graduate of the Medical Record Administration Program, St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, TX.
Mary Ann retired from Conway Regional Medical Center in 2007 after a 50 year career in the medical records department. She was a real pioneer in the development of medical coding. In the late 70's she was a consultant for Blue Cross Blue Shield traveling the state training medical record staffs at 52 hospitals in proper coding techniques. Prior to her association with Blue Cross she was a consultant to 15 hospitals and nursing homes in Arkansas. She was awarded the Living Legacy Award from the Arkansas Health Information Management Association. She also served as president of AHIMA for two terms.
Mary Ann loved to travel and share her timeshares with family and friends. She enjoyed water and snow skiing. She was often seen in a wet suit in late fall and early winter, skiing at Lake Beaverfork.
She is survived by her three brothers; Ralph (Marilyn) of Hot Springs Village, Raymond, and Mark (Lu Ann) from Conway, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A rosary service will be held on Thursday, Nov 21, 2019 at 6:00pm followed by visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday Nov 22, 2019, at 10am at the church followed with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Mary Ann Stiefvater Scholarship Fund at Conway Regional Health Foundation, https://ecommerce.conwayregional.org/scholarships.
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5 Condolence(s)
Marvin & Carolyn Burnam
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Dear Mark, LuAnn, and all the Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for God's peace and love to carry each of you through this difficult time.
Love,
The Burnam Family
George & Mary Schrekenhofer
Friday, November 22, 2019
Our prayers and thoughts are with Mary Ann & her family and relatives.She once told me the highlight of her life was her trip to far away Medjugorje. Mary Ann was a very spiritual person. We love you now and forever, We love all of the Steifvater families.
Wanda Jordan
Thursday, November 21, 2019
I worked for Mary Ann at Conway Regional. I have her to thank for the career that I have today. She hired me and after a couple of years, encouraged me to enroll in classes at UAMS to learn Medical Record Coding. When a job opened in the coding department, she offered it to me. I am now in a career that I love because she saw my potential and encouraged me. She loved Conway Regional.
Steve Rose
Thursday, November 21, 2019
I worked with Mary Ann for many years at Conway Regional Health System with her serving as one of my/our directors. She was very much a HIM/Medical Records professional and oversaw and led many changes in her 50 years at Conway Regional. She also was a leader in the profession in the state of Arkansas. My sympathies to all the family on the passing of a great lady; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Fujita
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
I worked with Mary Ann at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful person. Prayers for peace and comfort for her family.