Mary Lyndon Howard

Mary Lyndon Howard (lovingly known as B-Ma), 77 of Kansas City, Missouri died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Mary was the daughter of Michael J. Lyndon from Tarbert, Ireland and Johanna Shea Lyndon, from Kenmare, Ireland. She was born on July 19, 1937 with her twin, Thomas Lyndon. Mary is a graduate of Bishop Lillis High School in 1954, Kansas City, MO, where she was prom queen her senior year. She grew up in the Westport area, and early in life, she met her high school sweetheart James J. Howard and they married on August 4, 1955. Mary retired from Dodson Insurance Group after 17 years of service. In addition to being a full time loving mother of seven children, Mary was an active member of the Daughters of Erin due to her strong Irish pride. Mary was a member of Christ the King parish for forty years and raised her children in the Waldo area. She had the opportunity to travel to Ireland in 1992 to see the birthplace of both of her parents. She had a keen sense of humor and she loved to laugh. Her biggest achievement was being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an extraordinary cook and homemaker.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law Deborah (Steve) Howard, step granddaughter Candy Howard, brother-in-law Edward Vogel, and sister-in-law Mary Lyndon. She is survived by ex-husband James Howard and seven children, Michael Howard of Kansas City, Mo, Steven (Sarah) Howard of Tonganoxie, Ks, James Howard Jr., Raytown, Mo, Joan Howard, Kansas City, Mo., Eileen Howard, Kansas City, Ks., Sheila Rowan, Prairie Village, Ks., and John Howard (Cori), Lee’s Summit, Mo. She also leaves grandchildren: Shannon Coztanza, Nicole Howard, Kayla Howard, Johanna Siobhan Rowan, Alana Rowan, Phillip Howard, and Brooklyn Howard. She leaves great grandchildren: Logan Costanza and Brynn Costanza. She is also survived by her twin brother Thomas J. Lyndon and sister, Kathleen Lyndon Vogel.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church, 3333 Broadway with burial following at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18th, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., where the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m., and sharing of memories at 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions in Mary’s honor made out to St. Luke’s Hospice House.