Mary A. Marshall, 85, of Joplin, Mo., died Friday, September 17, 2021 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born July 9, 1936 in Galena, Mary was the daughter of Clifford and Lona (Sweeten) Baysinger. Mary graduated from Riverton High School where she was involved in many different clubs and activities. Mary worked as a lunch lady in the Stockton School system, retiring July 1, 1999. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Battlefield, Mo. until her health wouldn’t allow her to attend. She enjoyed bowling, going to Stockton Lake fishing and traveling around to area flea markets. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mary was united in marriage to Paul Fanning. To this union two children were born, Kevin and Sheri. She later married Adam Marshall he preceded Mary in death in 2010.
In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Junior Baysinger, Charlie Baysinger, Raymond Baysinger; sisters, Grace Price, Velma Shetley, Ethel Baysinger, Betty Earnst and Juanita Hershey.
Mary is survived by one son, Kevin Fanning (wife Connie) of Baxter Springs; daughter, Sheri Creed of Joplin, Missouri; brother, Doug Baysinger of Joplin, Mo.; sister, Alice Gooden of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren, Josh Fanning, Nathan Creed, Micah Creed and Jake Fanning; four greatgrandchildren, Lilly Weaver, Brady Weaver, Piper Creed, and Jax Creed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 25, at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel. Reverend Ray Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the White Chapel Memorial Garden, Springfield, Mo. Pallbearers will be Josh Fanning, Nathan Creed, Micah Creed, Jake Fanning, Jim Bradford and Justin Bradford. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.