MARTHA ANN ANDERSON

MARTHA ANDERSON Obituary

Martha Ann (Simrall) Anderson, 69, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., on July 11, 2010. Martha was born Jan. 1, 1941, in Liberty, Mo. She attended Liberty High School and continued her education at William Jewell College with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned her Master's degree from Mid America Nazarene College. Martha taught at various levels from Kindergarten to Junior High in Kearney, Mo., Kansas City, and retiring from the Olathe School District in 2003. The children she taught and came in contact with were actually her inspiration. She dedicated over 30 years of her life doing what she loved most, teaching the youth. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Lemar and Barbara Moberly and one son, Daniel Nicholas Glynos. She is survived by her children, Monique Glynos of Lawrence, Kan., and Niki Glynos-Wolford and husband Patrick of Montana; sister, Mary Alice Werp of Lenexa, Kan.; brother, Bill Moberly and family of Liberty; six grandsons; two great grandsons and one great granddaughter. A visitation celebrating Martha's life will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice House or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association. Fond memories may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 13, 2010.

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for MARTHA ANDERSON

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Christine Masri

January 23, 2011

I met Martha in November of '09 when I shared a room with her for a few days in KU Medical Center. I spent just a few days with her before I ended up in ICU but in that time I had given Martha my contact info. After not being able to reach me by phone, she sent me a Christmas card and a note. We got in touch over the phone and spoke back and forth quite a few times. I am not sure when the last time I spoke with her was but it must have been just before she was in hospice. I am so very sorry I did not get to spend more time with her. She was a wonderful woman who I grew to love from the first real conversation I had with her. We were friends of the heart and I will always hold my memories of her close. Gold bless her family and know that she loved you all very much. I am so very grateful to have known her the short time that I did. ~ Christine

July 24, 2010

Dear Mom, I love you and miss you more than words can describe.

Your Daughter, Monique Glynos

Renee Weber Lawhun

July 19, 2010

I was a Kindergarten student who wasn't fond of being quiet OR sitting still. "Miss Simrall" once asked me to teach the class because I apparently had given her the impression that I thought I could do it. She became the student. Unfortunately, the student she became was "me". She was up and down out of her seat, talking, interrupting, raising her hand in the middle of my "lesson." By turning me into a teacher for a few minutes.....SHE taught me a great lesson. I might not have ever been a model student, but that day I learned how my behavior affected others. She was so young when she came to Kearney..we were her first class, I believe..but she was so wise. I am so sorry for your loss.

Robin Hammond

July 16, 2010

"Miss Simrall" was my first teacher as I entered Kindergarten in Kearney. We were her very first class. Even though she changed school districts, she then came to our high school graduation nearly 13 years later. How lucky we were to have had her!

Margaret (Puerner) Edwards

July 15, 2010

I came across this obiturary from an e-mail from a dear friend. I graduated from HS in Wauwatos, WI in 1954 and just wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Martha sounded like a wonderful person who will be very missed. God Bless

Sandy Jaggard

July 14, 2010

I had the prvilege of teaching with Martha for many years at Northview. I was always touched by her genuine love for each of her students, and how she used soft music and art to both relax and stimulate their young minds. She was a blessing and inspiring. May she rest in peace...no more sorrow, no more pain.

Mary Lou Metzger

July 14, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. Martha was an outstanding teacher and loyal friend! May your memories and knowing that others care, give you comfort.

Mary Ellen Flemig-Jones

July 13, 2010

I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I truly enjoyed my times with Martha even though the circumstances were certainly not the best. I know the example of her fighting spirit will help you all in this sad time. God's blessings and comfort to you all.

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