Mary was born July 19, 1963 in Columbia, MO. She worked most of her career as a social worker; most recently she worked for Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia as an ERE Specialist. She was an intelligent, strong, and stubborn woman who never met a challenge she could not overcome. She will be dearly missed by many.
She is survived by her three children; Ryan Acton, Michael Stephens, and Melissa Stephens; a granddaughter, Olivia Stephens; mother, Betty Magnuson; sister Tammy Fishell; many nieces and nephews and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl “Skip” Magnuson and grandparents, Grover & Mary Bell Perkins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dialysis Clinic (DCI Inc.) 3101 West Broadway #115 Columbia, MO 65203.
