Nancy Mais

Nancy Louise Mais, 83 of Richmond, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born Sunday, March 5, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Ray Lieser and the late Dorothy (Tempel) Lieser. Nancy was a graduate of Higginsville High School - class of 1957. She married Carl Mais December 28, 1956. He survives of the home. Nancy and Carl moved from Higginsville, MO to Carrollton, MO in 1967 so Carl could relocate from Harry Smith's Menswear to Dale Williams Clothing Inc. which later became Carl's Menswear. Nancy worked for the Missouri Extension office and Thrif-T-Gas until 1978 when they opened a second clothing store, Nancy's Fashions. In 1987 they expanded again and opened 2 more clothing stores, Carl's Menswear and Nancy's Fashions in Marshall, MO. Nancy was proud of the accomplishments and milestones they had reached with the clothing stores. She took great pride in dressing thousands of women over the years. Nancy and Carl enjoyed traveling and would attend clothing markets for purchasing inventory. Nancy always had an eye for collecting antiques and home décor. She would purchase many pieces to decorate the clothing stores. After retirement they loved antiques so much, they opened CNC Antiques and she continued her love of collecting and filling every empty space with unique pieces. She was a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church, a member of the Women's Club, and a member of the Country Club. She loved working in her flower beds and took great joy in caring for her flowers. Nancy will be greatly missed and those left to remember her are, husband, Carl of the home; one daughter, Carlene (Jeff) Strathman of Carrollton; and one grandchild, Micah (Kortney) Strathman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gary Mais, and one sister, Donna Arth. She will be lying in repose from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home 1600 Main St. Higginsville, Missouri. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Higginsville City Cemetery with Rev. Po'ese Vatikani officiating. Memorials may be made to Help Services of Carrollton or the Carrollton United Methodist Church. Honorary casket bearers: Chuck Riley, Howard Schmidt, Raymond Sweeney, Don Warford.

Nancy Mais

March 5, 1939 - September 9, 2022