Anna Lois Sayre

Anna Lois Sayre, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 1, 1938, in Chula, Missouri, Anna was the daughter of Daniel E. Wolf and Agnes (Wise) Wolf. She grew up on a farm near Trenton, MO with no indoor plumbing or electricity, occasionally riding a horse to her one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Spickard High School in 1956. At 17, she moved to Kansas City, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and generosity.

When she arrived in Kansas City, her first job was sewing costumes for the Kansas City Ballet. She later went to business school which led to a clerical position at Alton Boxboard where she became the first woman purchaser. While there, she also met her future husband, John. They were married on April 17, 1965, and celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2025. Together, they raised five children: Stephanie McVey (Chad), John D. Sayre (Shelly), Tracy Pyka (Greg), Melissa Crane (John), and Michael Sayre.

The family attended First Presbyterian Church of North Kansas City, where she later became the church secretary. Anna's selflessness extended to her community, where she volunteered for her church, schools, and scouts. Known for her amazing laugh and constant smile, she found humor in every situation and was always ready to help others.

A woman of many talents, Anna was an exceptional baker and seamstress, known for her delicious peanut butter fudge, apple pie, and apple butter. She cherished family trips to Table Rock Lake, gardening, and bird watching. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in passing by her parents, her brothers Richard Fleishman, Joseph Wolf, Daniel Wolf, and sister Carol Ireland. She is survived by her brother Donald Wolf, her husband John E. Sayre, her children, eleven grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, including Brandi Kumsher (Jacob) and son Jett; Ashley Ambriz (Zach) and daughters Kensley and Nora; Kelsey Boggs (Greg) and son Benson; Daniel Kellgren; Chad Brown (Hailey); Austin Sayre (Corrina); Mallory Brown (Dakota) and children Emmett, Owen, Harlowe, and Helix; Sarah Clark (Byron) and children Louetta and James; Jonathan Crane (Samantha) and children Josie and Miles; Alyssa Crane and daughter Lola; Sam Crane (Jasmine) and son Jasiah. Anna also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

Anna’s life was a testament to her generous, humorous, kind-hearted, and selfless nature. Her legacy of love and laughter will continue to inspire all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Service dates and times will be announced at a later time.