Mary Elizabeth Packard, age 82, of Belton, MO entered into rest May 25, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 pm, Visitation 1-2 pm Saturday, June 2 at McGilley & George Funeral Home 12913 Grandview Rd. Grandview, MO. The family suggests memorials for Mary to be made to the City Union Mission, 1100 E. 11th St. Kansas City, MO 64016.
Mary was born December 6, 1935 in Lincoln, New Hampshire to John and Velma Robinson Chandler. She married her husband, Pete Packard in 1956. Mary worked as a secretary in Civil Service and for Elementary Schools for 12 years. After helping her husband graduate college, Mary was a wonderful mother to their 4 children. Her hobbies were sewing, crafts and reading. She battled MS in her later years and did so bravely while keeping a positive and generous attitude.
Preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Mary is survived by 2 sons, Dan Packard, Kansas City MO and Jeff Packard, Mount Wolf PA; 2 daughters, Noelle Sharp and Sheryl Packard both of Albuquerque NM; sister, Joan McCord, San Antonio TX; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com for the Packard family.
