Mary was an avid fan of both the Chiefs and the Royals, faithfully watching every game and cheering on the team no matter how bad or good they were in any given year. She loved sports in general and was also a huge fan of NASCAR and going to car races all around the local area and beyond.
When not watching sports, Mary loved taking road trips around the country, especially to visit Colorado and anywhere else with beautiful mountains or fall foliage. She would gladly spend hours in the car just to spend a few minutes somewhere to see a sight or take a tour. Her favorite destination was anywhere she could ride a narrow-gauge steam train or excursion trains of all types. She and her daughter Sarah would regularly go on adventures together including experiencing an earthquake while on a lava cliff in Hawaii, zip lining, countless roller coasters and walking hundreds of miles over the years in places like New York City, Washington DC, and Las Vegas. She also loved helping to plan and go on annual Thanksgiving trips with extended family to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and other locations.
While at home in between trips, Mary’s favorite pastimes were reading and watching true crime shows on TV. She loved dogs of all kinds and usually had a cocker spaniel by her side when she was home.
Mary enjoyed a long and successful career with GE Appliances, retiring just earlier this year. In addition to career success, GE is where she met her husband of nearly 40 years, Ron.
Mary is survived by her husband Ron, daughter Sarah Parra (Michael), nephew Christopher Cunningham (Jessie), and cousin Mary Miller (Al). She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Vina and Derrell Cunningham.
A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119. It will be a casual event celebrating Mary’s life where friends and family can gather, enjoy some light snacks and remember her.
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