Born on November 30, 1940 in Sandersville, GA, to B.W. and Lenora Snead, Mary
Ann enjoyed growing up with seven siblings in Wrightsville Georgia, also the home of
Hershal Walker, before moving to Fort Pierce, Florida at the age of nine.

Her love and ability for arts & crafts was apparent early on, when she was
Recognized in her third grade science class for a drawing of a thermometer. Her
Dreams were to become an attorney or scientist. She loves the outdoors and music,
She is also an accomplished pianist and guitar player. Writing poetry was also a
Favorite past time. She also pastors a church in Fort Pierce.

Mary Ann met Harold Newton, a successful landscape artist, who mentored her.
Although she could always draw, paintings became a passion.

Under the guidance of God, Mary Ann, a divorces woman, raised seven children as a single parent and while she toiled relentlessly to provide for the family, her paintings sold well. Willie Gary, a prominent national attorney purchased her work to adorn his
Office in Fort Pierce and Stuart.

Along with other Highwaymen Artists, and being the only female in the group, she was inducted into the Florida Artist Hall of Fame in 2004. Several awards and certificates of achievement from many associations and organizations adorn her home.

Today Mary Ann enjoys the national attention she and other "Highwaymen" are receiving. She has fond memories of this art movement and wishes to extend a big thank you to all of her patrons.