Mary was born on born on September 23, 1939 in Mexico, MO the daughter of James and Margaret (Cary) Clark who preceded her in death. After graduating from Mexico High School, she worked for Crown Linen. She retired from Fulton State Hospital as a supervisor after working there for 40 years. Mary enjoyed being in the outdoors and was always staying busy. After retirement, she spent time playing bingo, Yahtzee, putting together puzzles, crocheting, doing word puzzles, going to auctions, flea markets, garage sales, the casino and gardening. Her favorite past-time was her family, friends and cherished time with her grandchildren and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include: her five sons, Mike Gordon of Fulton, MO, Roger Gordon (Pat) of Millersburg, MO, Steve Gordon (Denise) of Columbia, mO, Kevin Gordon of Mexico, MO and Randy Gordon of Fulton, MO; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Dessare, Krista, Christopher, Shyann, Shane and Holly; 17 great-grandchildren, Nick, Hayden, Eli, Aiden, Kailynn, Ori, Damien, Colton, Riley, Autumn, Remmington, River, Charli, Colton, Mickenna, Dayshawna and Daylin and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia and sue and six brothers, Roy, George, Bob, Richie, Orvil, and Kenny Wayne.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Debo Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Rev. Walter Lockhart officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Mexico, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Association, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
