She was born on July 20, 1917. On April 3, 1936, she married the love of her life, Joseph Mohart. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2004 after 68 years of marriage. She was the first female bank vice president in Independence, and later went on to be the office manager for Cornell Roofing Company. After retiring, she spent many years working at the food pantry at St. Mary's, of which she was a long time member. She was a woman of strong faith. She never knew a stranger, and everyone who knew her looked up to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Mohart; three of her children, Dennis Mohart, Joseph "Lee" Mohart, and Larry Mohart; and her granddaughter, Monica Mohart Stauffer.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Mohart, of the home; her daughter-in-law Beverly Mohart; her granddaughters Lory (Dave) Barton, Kelly Mohart, Jessica (Kevin) Keitzman, and Jennifer (Marcus) Mcguire; Deborah Wren and Russ Van ness; Great-grandchildren River, Spencer, and Tucker Chronister, Allison, Abby, Bereket, and Amelia Howlett, and Evan Stauffer. She will be missed by all.
There will be a funeral Mass at St. Marys Catholic Church in Independence, MO, at noon on Thursday, December 17, 2020. The mass will be streamed live on Facebook at 12 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Marys Outreach. 600 N Liberty, Independence, MO.
