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Mary was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on November 9, 1946, to the late Joel and Ella (Rohrssen) Leonard. After retiring from the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in the Transport Department, she enjoyed watching TV/movies, playing games on her iPad, working puzzles and reading. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Marty Poe (Kelli Smith) and Lori Robbins (Lance); four sisters, Bessie Deason, Connie Robins, Louise Zumwalt and Patty, Parsons (Ray); and her grandchildren, Daniel Robbins, Nick Robbins, Mason Robbins, Bailey Robbins and Carson Poe.
Mary was preceded in death by husband, Paul "Pete" Cram; three brothers, Wayne, Harold, Joel and a sister Doris Wyatt.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Cram Family.
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