Obituary of Mary Louise Wall

Mary Louise Wall, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died on December 18, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.She was born January 19, 1944 to John and Annabelle Degnan in Mineola, New York. Mary attended Wasson High School and graduated in 1962. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Colorado Women's College. Mary worked as a nurse for Penrose Hospital for thirty years. She received numerous nursing awards, including the Colorado State Nightingale Award in 1997 and was involved in hospice organizations.She enjoyed traveling with her husband, and her nursing organizations. Mary was an exceptional nursing leader, women's advocate, and wife. She was loved by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Ryan Wall; parents, John and Annabelle Degnan; brother-in-law, George Wall; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Bingham.Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard A. Wall, M.D. of Colorado Springs, sister, Margaret (Jim) Miller of Torrington, Wyoming; Colorado; sister-in-law, Mary E. Wall of Bettendorf, Iowa; brother-in-law, Tom Egan of Minnetonka, Minnesota; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Penrose St. Francis Health Foundation, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907.The family wishes to extend their gratitude to The Springs Funeral Services staff.Visitation, 5:00PM-8:00PM, Thursday, December 23, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Monday, December 27, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Masks/facial coverings are required. Events Memorial Service Monday, December 27, 2021 2:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Visitation Thursday, December 23, 2021 5:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855