Mary Means

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Mary Maurine Means, 90, of Granby, MO, formerly Mary Bell passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born December 22, 1929 in Granby. Her parents, Paul K. and Lura (McDaniel) White of Granby, preceded her in death. She graduated from Granby High School. 

Mary is survived by her three children; Scott Creson (Sue), Sandy Haskins (Joe), Greg Creson (Mary Beth), and Rick Creson (Jill) stepson. Mary has six grandchildren: Dan Haskins, Christen Lee, Lacey Drake, Sarah Haskins, Josh Creson and Shelby Roberts. She had eleven great-grandchildren. Mary was one of eight siblings. She has two surviving brothers: Jim (Theresa) White and Terry (Delores) White. 

Mary had five siblings that preceded her in death: Robert (Bob) White, Anne Muse, Jack White, Betty Sappington, and Paulette Renard. 

She spent her career at the Granby Manufacturing Company/Work Wear Manufacturing Corporation until her retirement. Mary started on the line as a sewing machine operator, was promoted to floor lady and later became the first female manager at Work Wear Manufacturing Corporation. She served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Granby. Mary was a member of the Granby Church of Christ.

Mary dearly loved and was devoted to her family, her garden and beloved pets; Patches, Molly and Misty. She was a wonderful, generous cook that will be remembered for the best pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, Thanksgiving dressing and cornbread. Mary was a talented seamstress who created handmade quilts for her whole family and was always available to patch a torn pair of jeans, fix a zipper, shorten pants, or make beautiful curtains. She was just as adept at pulling a tooth or splinter as she was at playing football with her grandchildren. Mary loved crossword puzzles and watching TV, especially her beloved Magnum, P.I. She left her family and friends with so many wonderful moments and memories, bless you Mary, bless you Grandma, and bless you Mom. You made us all better people.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Memorials to Mary should be mailed to Greenwood Cemetery, % Terry White 6848 Highway E, Granby, Mo 64844