Obituary
Marilyn Mabry passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 after a brief illness.
She was born on October 11, 1929 to Richard and Mary (Fitzgerald) Shannon of Long Island, New York.
After the death of her mother in 1930, Marilyn and her sister Gerry were raised by their paternal grandparents, John and Louisa Shannon.
She married William “Bill” C. Mabry in September 1948, who preceded her in death in December of 2000.
Marilyn retired as a library clerk at Lee’s Summit Elementary School in 1991, after working for the Lee’s Summit R7 school district for 20+ years.
She was a devoted member of Our Lady of The Presentation Church and St. Joseph Guild.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter Diana Mabry, St. Louis, Missouri and Julie Mabry, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, five grand children, and two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, husband William C. Mabry, son William J. Mabry, and sister Gerry Mathis (Shannon).
Rosary will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. and a mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church at 130 NW Murray Road in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A burial will follow at Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Little Sisters of the Poor.
Address: 8745 James A. Reed Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64138 or
Website: https://littlesistersofthepoorkansascity.org/
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My deepest sympathy to Marilyn’s family. Marilyn was my neighbor at John Knox Village.
So very sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. A friend for so many years, a fellow helper at funeral lunches, a table mate at “holy donuts” on Tuesday’s, a sharer of good books! She will be missed.
Condolences to her family.
Marilyn was a household name since i was a chilld. We go back 60 or more years. Marilyn and my mom, Norma grew very close and remained close. They were the queens of St Joesph guild at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish. Doing hundreds of funeral luncheons. Marilyn and my mom knew there were certain subjects that they could only discuss with each other, because they were dealng with some of the same situations. Marilyn stayed so healthy. Cutting her own grass when she 90yrs old. She loved her Royals! She outlasted all the St Joesph old timers. She was good to my son when he was real little bringing him cherry tomatoes. Marilyn was an excellent role model for everyone. Love, Colleen Murray
I enjoyed getting to know Marilyn in the twenty plus years that she was my mother in law Alma’s neighbor and friend. So kind and gracious and always with a smile. She will be missed by many.
I am sorry for your loss Dianne. Your mom was lovely, long lived librarian and Mom .
I have had the pleasure of knowing Marilyn the past few years. She would come in to get her hair cut from me at the Village and she was always so sweet, a little spunky, but always so sweet. She will be missed!