Mary Lou Bess Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mary Lou Bess of Jackson, Missouri, departing on February 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Mary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elliott Franklin and Irene Edna Quade Clingingsmith; and her brother Jessie Lee Clingingsmith. She is survived by: her children, Kathy Kutz (Stanley Christisen) of Sikeston, Richard Bess of Hendersonville, James Bess (Debbie Falk) of Uniontown and Edna Decker (Linda Coffman) of Oak Ridge; her grandchildren, Ashley Harr, Adam Decker (Lacey) and Natasha Bess; her great grandchildren, Trevor, Jacob Harr, Dalton and Wade Decker; her stepgrandchildren, Jason and Shawn Morris; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Ryder, McKayla Moore, Paxton Shad and Brooke Schuessler.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the McCombs Funeral Home & Cremation Center (640 W Independence St, Jackson, MO 63755). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Russell Heights Cemetery (435 S Farmington Rd, Jackson, MO 63755).
The family suggests that contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
