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MARY WIER Obituary

Mary Paret Wier, 76, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. A celebration of Mary's life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 19th at Spirit of Hope Metropolitan Community Church, 3801 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO. A gathering of Mary's family and friends will be available for visitation from 10-11:00 am prior to the service. The family would like to thank Grace Hospice for the special care given to Mary and ask in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be given to Grace Hospice in memory of Mary. Mary was born in Mt. Olive, Mississippi, and had lived in the Kansas City area for many years. She was a Medical Administrator for over 20 years and retired from Penn Valley Medical Group in 1991 to pursue her love of gardening and become a Master Gardener. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Beatrice Barnes Wier. She is survived by her partner of 15 years, Lane Slater, of the home, her four children, Brenda Burns, San Francisco, CA, Pollie (Steve) Williams, Kansas City, MO, Bill (Beth) Herrington, Kansas City, MO, Michael (Cammie) Herrington, St. Joseph, MO, one brother Stuart (Gloria) Wier, Mobile, Alabama and one sister, Libbie Mosely, Melbourne, Florida, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.stineandmcclure.com. Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Stine and McClure Chapel 3235 Gillham Plaza, KCMO 816-931-7777. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 13, 2011.

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Jackie Kott

November 8, 2024

Mary, I think of you so very often. We became friends at Church when Mary approached me and let me know, she too, had lived in Pascagoula, Mississippi. That made us immediate friends forever. I still miss you, dear friend.

Terri Springer

February 16, 2012

Mere and I first met when we worked at St. Luke's and had years of adventures. Our lives diverged in the late 80's. Yesterday I decided to look her up (I found a copy of Polly's birthday cake). I google her name and her obituary came up. What a loss of a woman. She needle pointed, hung wall paper, was a fantastic cook and had that great nose-crinkling laugh! Of course she was a master gardener! You could take the girl out of Mississippi but not Pasgoula out of the girl. She was a gift.

November 18, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a truely loving and wonderful woman. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Betty and John Powell

Jackie Kott

November 16, 2011

Lane, Shari and I are so sorry for your lose. Mary, you will always be in my heart, my lovely Mississippi friend!

Peg McMahon

November 16, 2011

Mary was the glue that held together so many social groups. She was always gentle and never pushy -- but things started happening when she got involved. She also had a tremendous talent for listening and for making you feel loved and valued. She will be missed in very many ways by very many people.

Lynn Fridell

November 15, 2011

Maria, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Mary's family and friends during this very trying time. Many blessings to you always.

Ralph and Shirley Fearon

November 15, 2011

We have many fond memories of times with Mary. We met her when she lived at Lake Lotawana and she volunteered for Southeastern Jackson County Community Mental Health Center. She became the first Executive Secretary for the Executive Director of this fledgling agency. When she moved on to another location we still kept in touch. She lived with us for some time while she transitioned back to the Kansas City area. We drove her to her brother's home in Mobile one year during a Christmas vacation. We loved Mary's warmth and "southern charm." To family and friends we celebrate her life with you.

November 13, 2011

My family will miss Mary!!! Her friendliness and warm smile always made us feel special. Lane, you are in our thoughts!! We've decided to shed no tears for Mary but to smile when we think of her and know we have an extra special angel in our corner watching over us now. We will miss you Mary!!
The Baker family- Craig, Beverly & Abby
Overland Park, KS

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