Mary C. Ketchum Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary C. Ketchum of Kirksville, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 26, 2025 at the age of 97. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary C. Ketchum to pay them a last tribute.
Though Mary may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mary touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She is survived by: her children, Clifford Ketchum (Linda), Jane Penner (Vern) and Arron Ketchum (Kim); and her daughter-in-law Kelly Ketchum. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 24 great -grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at 7:00 PM at the Payne Funeral Chapel (202 E Madison St, Memphis, MO 63555). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Richland Baptist Church northwest of Memphis, and they may be left at or mailed to the Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Madison St. Memphis, Missouri 63555.
