Mary Lou Anson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Lou Anson, 95, of Higginsville, Missouri met her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home in Higginsville. She was born Saturday, September 20, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri and was the daughter of the late James Ownby and the late Ethel Jean Ownby (Robertson). Mary Lou graduated high school from Kansas City Southwest High School in 1941. She attended William Woods College in Fulton, MO earning a two-year degree before continuing her education in Columbia, MO at the University of Missouri where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. In 1944 she married Marion Leslie "ML" Anson and from this union four children were born. ML and Mary Lou spent 55 wonderful years together until his passing on, June 18, 1999. Mary Lou worked in clerical for Harvard University while ML took Naval officer training classes, but her true calling was caring for her children and husband. Mary Lou grew up in Kansas City just a few blocks from the Plaza and loved this area. She would take her children and grandchildren to the Plaza often throughout their lives to shop and eat out. She enjoyed bringing her family while she cared for her parents and showed them where she grew up. While Mary Lou loved the Plaza, she grew to love Higginsville just as much. She and ML moved to Higginsville in 1950 and shortly after she joined her husband in the family Implement dealership. She was co-owner of Smith-Anson Implement Company in Odessa, MO and later co-owner of Anson Implement Inc. in Higginsville. She loved taking family trips and traveling. She enjoyed reading and was an excellent bridge player. She belonged to several bridge clubs. In her later years she really enjoyed going on walks and feeding the birds. Mary Lou enjoyed attending her high school reunions and Theta gatherings at MU. She was also very active in Higginsville. She was a fifty-year plus member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter EK - P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was active in the Red Hat Society, a member of Harvey Higgins Historical Society, Confederate Memorial Friends Association, and the Missouri Alumni Association. She and ML were charter members of the Higginsville Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Beta Sigma Phi Social Society, and an active member of Central Christian Church. She was involved in church circles and many other church activities. Mary Lou loved her family. She dedicated herself to being a mother, wife, and a homemaker. Her church and her faith, along with her family, were top priorities in her life. Those left to celebrate her memory are: one son, Joe Anson (Richard Sharp) of Kansas City, MO; three daughters, Jan Weycker of De Pere, WI, Jennifer (Keith) Gockel of Dallas, TX and Jill (Ray) Sutherland of Higginsville; seven grandchildren, David Arndt Jr., Timothy (Megan) Arndt, Janna Arndt, Sarah (Todd) Lindley, Erin Gockel (Rustin Johnson), Megan (Tim) Trigg, Anson (Melissa) Sutherland; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband ML Anson, and one son-in-law, Byron Weycker. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Central Christian Church with the Rev. Jerry Basye officiating. Interment will follow in the City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Central Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Christian Church - Window Fund. Casket bearers: David Arndt, Tim Arndt, Mark Buxton, Ted Draper, David Fulkerson, Anson Sutherland, Tim Trigg, Tom Wegener. Honorary casket bearers: Janna Arndt, Megan Arndt, Malcolm Buxton, Bosh Bruening, Henry Fulkerson, Erin Gockel, Keith Gockel, Rustin Johnson, Sarah Lindley, Todd Lindley, Rich Sharp, Melissa Sutherland, Ray Sutherland, Megan Trigg, Bill Wegener.

Mary Lou Anson

September 20, 1924 - August 27, 2020