Mary E. McClelland 83, of St Joseph Missouri passed away December 24, 2021, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City Missouri.

Mary was born August 16, 1938, in Winston Missouri to Simeon Sampson and Beulah Mae (Bryan) Hathaway.  At the age of 6 her family relocated to Plattsburg, Missouri.  Mary was a homemaker and worked at J & M Gifts, where she was co-owner, as well as working at various other jobs throughout her life.  She later retired from Kohl's Dept         Store.

Mary enjoyed traveling by RV, road trips out west, spending many winters in Arizona and taking grandkids on trips.  Her favorite place was Mount Rushmore.

She married John W. McClelland in April 1955, they later divorced. She was preceded in death by her parents two brothers Robert Dale Hathaway and William Henry Hathaway.

Survivors include her children John L. McClelland; Debbie (Ralph) Helton; Anna Gump; Donna (Lorren) Leatherman; Lorrie (Kevin) Norris and sister-in-law Linda Hathaway.  11grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and her companion Clarence Meers.

Graveside service and interment will be held 10:00am Wednesday Dec 29, 2021 at the Greenlawn Cemetery Plattsburg Missouri. Friends may call anytime after 1PM Tuesday at the funeral home.    The family suggests memorial gifts to the North Care Hospice House.  Online obituary and guestbook at www.baileycox.com