Graveside service for Mary R. Worley, 59, Gardner, will be 10 am. Monday, February 13, 2017 at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Sunday, February 12, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Mary died Wednesday, February 8, at University of Kansas Hospital. She was born February 21, 1957, the daughter of Robert W. and Erma V. Conner Payne.
Mary graduated Lawrence High School in 1975. She worked for Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Lad-Law as a bus driver for several years. She went to dietary school and became dietary manager for several schools and nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include sons Ray of Ft. Wayne, IN, David of Gardner, John of Olathe, sisters Sharon McNish of Gladstone, Roberta Moore of DeSoto, brothers Mike and Robert Payne both of Lawrence, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be made to Donate Life, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
I knew Mary in high school and am sad to learn of her passing. She was such a sweet person. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Mary was such a caring person! She will be greatly missed.
Well Mary, my baby sister, I guess my 10 year old granddaughter said it best yesterday. She suffered from a broken heart and having been sick for so long and in such pain that God decided to take her to heaven where she could be free from the pain that she suffered from so long. And that she could be happy and healthy once again. She was the first one to meet me outside of delivery when Michael Allen my first was born. She was one of the first to meet him. Her and I were the ones that went to Arkansas to plan our fathers funeral. We had many firsts and lots of laughs and tears and fights, but we had plenty of good times. And sad times like our mothers death. But out of all this I cling to one picture that helps me through. Knowing Mary was met on the other side by all the loved ones from our past…but most importantly our Mom who loved her like all mothers do their baby. Hug them all and give Mom a kiss from all of us you have left behind! ❤️?❤️
Mary had such a big heart. She was a great friend to my sister and took me right along with that friendship. I will miss our times together, laughing and reminiscing the old days. We will miss your smile and laughter. RIP Mary
I remember Mary not only as a great friend but also as family. The days in grade school and high school,to no matter or how far away we were. We would always connect to talk about everything going on in our lives. She opened her heart out to so many people. You are the most greatest person. Sadly you will be missed most of all by your granddaughters. I know you fought a hard fight to stay to see them grow. all I can say is that you will be missed and God must have a greater plans for you, to take you from us all that Loved and Cherished you. See you on the other side my friend. Then we will catch up again. To your family stay strong,know you are not alone. Mary is with you in heart and spirit. Love and Blessings to you all. Sandy and Mike-Dog.
Aunt Mary, I’m writing this with a broken heart. I never thought I would be doing this. I loved you so much not just as a Aunt but because we were so close but as a sister. You were the strongest woman I knew with a heart of Gold and the most beautiful smile. I will forever miss you!!! My only comfort is knowing you are no longer suffering or in pain. Until I see you again, Rest in Peace. I love you.
Dennis, I am so very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. The thing that I will remember the most about Mary is her smile. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Most of all she loved her family. Jim and I will keep your family in our prayers. Marci Shawnee Misson Primary Care @ Desoto