Mary Frances (Baber) Peters

Mary Frances (Baber) Peters passed away Friday morning, October 11th, 2024, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, at the age of 96. Mary was born on November 8th, 1927, near Holt, MO in Clay County to Herbert “Bud” and Oda Hopkins Baber. She was the fifth child of seven. Mary grew up in Holt and attended three different grade schools and then Holt High School. 

In 1944, she married Norman Frazer Peters. Then lived on Barry Road when it was still gravel. They moved to Lathrop in 1953 and joined the First Baptist Church of Lathrop. Mary loved attending her church and being with people.

Mary was a homemaker; she loved canning vegetables and making lime pickles and jellies.  She and Norman always planted a larger than needed garden so they could share their crop.  Mary had many hobbies; she taught herself to sew, crochet, tole painting, oil painting, quilling, copper tooling and China painting.  She restored old trunks and refinished furniture for many.  Mary also enjoyed sending meals to those in need and making pies to give away. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Norman; granddaughter, Shawna Sumpter; great-grandson, Blaine Gabbert; 4 sisters and a brother.  She is survived by her sons Kevin (Merry) Peters of Kansas City, MO and David (Kris) Peters of Lathrop, MO; granddaughter, Shannon (Benjie) Douglas of Lathrop, MO; great-granddaughter, Mallory Douglas of Lathrop, MO and a great-grandson Rylen Douglas of Lathrop; sister, Alice Wescott of Kearney, MO; nieces, nephews and other extended family members also survive. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Lathrop Building Fund in care of the funeral home.  A service celebrating Mary’s life will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Lathrop. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Lathrop Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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