Mary Kissee

Mary Elizabeth Kissee, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 23, 1931 in Ozark, where she continued to live throughout her life. On April 17, 1949 she and W. E. "Bill" Kissee were united in marriage. Mary along with her husband owned and operated Kissee Department Store on the square in Ozark. Mary later worked at Boardwalk Clothing Store. She was a charter member of the Utopia Club, and was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. Mary had been a 4-H leader when her children were young. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on July 18, 2014. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Lee and Ina (Doran) Bingham, and three siblings Helen Deke, Albert Bingham, and Virginia Wells, and her parents. Survivors include: Three children and their spouses, Judith and Ted Chambers of Ozark, Ron and Pam Kissee of Ozark, and John and Denise Kissee of Woodstock, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Scott Kissee, Angela Figueroa, Justin Kissee, Ron Watson, Courtney Monroe, Jonathan Kissee and Marshal Kissee; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Jeanne Sleeth and husband David. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 3, in Hopedale Baptist Church, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM on Wednesday until service time. The family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice Compassus and Ozark Riverview Manor for the compassionate care given to Mary and to Bill over the past 2 � years. Memorial donations may be made to C.A.R.E. Animal Adoption Center, 2012 W. Garton Road, Ozark, MO 65721.