Mary Elizabeth McCann

Mary Elizabeth McCann obituary

Mary Elizabeth McCann

Mary McCann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Mary Elizabeth McCann, 89, of Battlefield, MO passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on Sunday, February 23, 1936 in Crane, MO to Cordia Davis and John Seitz.
Mary and Donald Rex McCann were united in marriage in January of 1952 and to this union four children were born. She loved to travel and spend time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Mary also enjoyed BINGO, arts and crafts and teaching Sunday and Bible school at several churches.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, three brothers and one great-grandson Trace Farve.
Mary is survived by three daughters Reta Patrick (husband Chris), Donette Anders and Pam Gann (husband Jock), one son Robert McCann (wife Lisa), two sisters Pearl Arnold and Joann Huse, one brother Junior Seitz, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802 with Graveside services to follow at 11 AM. Memorial donation may be made in her name to the Fairhaven Children's Home. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com

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