Agnes Jane Clary was born in Kansas City Missouri on May 11, 1934 to George Edward McCormick and Geraldine Leah (Callahan). Agnes, also known affectionately as Aggie Jane, Janie, Mom, and Meme died peacefully at home at the age of 86 surrounded by her family.
Agnes spent all her life in the Kansas City area. Agnes graduated from Bishop Lillis High School, an all girl’s Catholic high school in Kansas City, Missouri then attended Business College. Agnes met Harvey at the tender age of 16. Harvey felt she may have been initially more attracted to the 1942 Mercury convertible than to him, but that soon changed. Agnes and Harvey loved to dance, Harvey felt they were quite the stars of the dance floor! She married Harvey Edgar Clary, Jr. on December 12, 1953 in Loose Park, honeymooning in Lake of the Ozarks. Prior to having a family, Agnes worked in data processing at Skelly Oil and Sinclair. Children began arriving, bringing her home. To this union, 4 children were born: James Edward (Tammy) of Ferrelview, Mo., John Thomas (Shar) of Kansas City, KS, Linda Leah of Norwalk, CT, and Jeffrey Scott of Olathe, KS. The family spent many lovely years vacationing with Nana, the Tarry’s and other relatives and friends. Agnes volunteered much of her time enhancing the lives of her children and other children as Den mother with Cub scouts, St. Catherine’s school where her children attended and PTO. She was an at home Mom until 1974, then re-entered the workforce at Marley Cooling Tower, Western Auto, Farmland Industries at the Kansas City board of trade and GE over the years. Agnes was a long time parishioner of St. Catherine's of Sienna. She loved the theater and gardening; many of the plants she still has are heirloom/heritage flowers from her mother and grandmother. Many of Agnes’ Aunts, Uncles and cousins lived nearby and many a weekend found them together around the pool, barbecuing and having fun. She truly loved socializing and was optimistic and happy! There may have been a fire or two associated with the barbecues, but that cannot be confirmed or denied at this time. Drive-in movies in the old station wagon, family dinners at the table every night-a rarity in these times, and going to church, happened regularly.
Agnes was very in love with Harvey and a very devoted wife. She and Harvey spent a marvelous 50th anniversary in Hawaii. They even got the penthouse suite on the cruise ship! Agnes loved taking photos of her family each time they visited. Everything Agnes did was reflected in her love of children and nurturing them. She was her grandchildren's biggest fan! Speaking of fans, Agnes loved KU basketball, the KC Royals and the Chiefs!
Agnes was predeceased by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Harvey of 67 years, her 4 children, 11 grandchildren: Matt (Heather) Clary, Alician Clary, John Clary II, Ashley (Brad) Smith, Brandon Clary, Meghan (Charlie) Hyatt, John Scanlon, Kyle Clary, Ryan (Hannah) Clary, Sidney (Kenneth) Stogner, Lisa Clary and 14 great-grandchildren, her sister Leann McCormick, nieces Emily Owen and Caitlin (Brock) Downey, sister-in-laws Beverly Matthews, Marsha (Bob) Gibson, many nieces, nephews, cousins and close family friends over the years. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to the American Lung Association.
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