Mary Agnes "Aggie" Accardo

Mary Agnes “Aggie” Accardo was called home to her Heavenly Father on December 18, 2025, at the age of 91. Graceful to the very end, Aggie left this world the same way she lived in it -- with dignity, strength, faith, and an abundance of love.

Aggie lived a truly beautiful life, one filled with laughter, courage, curiosity, and unwavering faith. She loved her family beyond words and poured her whole heart into making everyone around her feel seen, valued, and deeply loved. Her kindness knew no bounds; she welcomed everyone with warmth and generosity, effortlessly making people feel at home. Aggie was a rockstar in the truest sense -- radiant, magnetic, and deeply caring -- leaving a lasting imprint on every life she touched.

An extraordinary woman in every way, Aggie possessed impeccable taste paired with a distinctive presence all her own. Her strong personal style was instantly recognizable and rarely, if ever, duplicated. She had an eye for beauty, culture, and meaning, and she shared those gifts freely -- donating her time, talents, and creativity wherever she felt they could make a difference.

Aggie was a force of nature: athletic, intelligent, blunt, confident, and self-assured. Yet beneath that strength was a tender, compassionate soul. Whenever someone came to her for counsel or advice, her vulnerability, wisdom, and honesty shone through, offering comfort and clarity.

As a mother, Aggie filled the hearts of her two sons, Chris and Jon, with possibility, wonder, and hope. She poured into them a deep belief that anything was achievable if approached with courage, kindness, and resilience -- values that remain part of her living legacy.

A true entrepreneur, Aggie imagined and built a remarkable career as the founder and buyer for The Folk Art Gallery at “Halls” in the heart of the Country Club Plaza. Traveling the world many times over in search of fine art, artifacts, and fashion, she worked alongside the Smithsonian Institution in New York and helped establish her gallery as a cultural and creative force in Kansas City for many years. Her work reflected her boundless curiosity, global perspective, and deep appreciation for history and human expression.

Aggie approached life with enthusiasm and independence. Fiercely strong-willed and resilient, she embraced adventure wholeheartedly. Her love of travel took her across the globe, where she immersed herself in diverse cultures and people, always believing there was something profound to be learned simply by listening and sharing time with others. She loved playing tennis, traveling, and spending summers and winters in Vail. A woman of many talents, Aggie spoke three languages, played the piano, quoted poetry, and possessed a photographic memory. She was knowledgeable on nearly every subject -- especially ancient Egypt, a lifelong fascination. She cherished her time in New York, where she and her beloved husband Nate kept a loft in Greenwich Village. There they attended Broadway shows, dined out, and sourced treasures for her gallery.

Above all, Aggie’s greatest love was her family. She was married to the love of her life, Nate Accardo, for more than 56 years. Nate was her everything. While raising their family with unwavering love, Aggie stood as Nate’s greatest source of strength -- supporting him as he built his company from the ground up and walking beside him with courage, faith, and grace through his radiation and chemotherapy.

For decades, their home in Mission Hills was filled with laughter, joy, and love. Together, Aggie and Nate delighted in bringing people together -- entertaining, celebrating, and welcoming friends, neighbors, and family as an extension of their hearts.

Aggie adored her entire family -- all the Accardo’s, Pruett’s, and Hoefer’s -- and was especially devoted to her five grandchildren: Henry, Katherine, William, Kylee, and River as well as her two step-grandchildren Mikayla and Addison who all returned her love endlessly. Aggie remained close to her dear brothers, Frank and Joe Pruett along with her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and godchildren. She also held deep affection for Nate’s brother, Phil, who became a beloved presence throughout her life and a brother to her in both heart and spirit. Among her most treasured traditions was hosting Thanksgiving, where generations gathered in celebration of love, gratitude, and togetherness.

A woman of deep Catholic faith, Aggie carried her beliefs with quiet strength and unwavering trust in God. Her faith sustained her through difficult seasons and brought her profound peace, grace, and joy in the beautiful moments of her life.

Mary Agnes “Aggie” Accardo will be profoundly missed, but her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched. She was a light in this world -- one that will continue to shine through the love, values, and memories she leaves behind. Her faith, grace, and boundless heart will forever remain cherished by all who were blessed to know her.

Aggie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Agnes Accardo, Joseph Clifford Pruett; her brothers, Joseph and Frank Pruett; and her dear, nephew Dan Pruett. She is survived by her loving spouse, Nate Accardo; sons, Chris and Jon Accardo; daughters-in-law, Megan and Angela Accardo; grandchildren, Henry, William, Katherine, Kylee, and River Accardo; step-grandchildren, Mikayla and Addison Walton and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A rosary and visitation at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am will be held at St. Thomas More (11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO). Burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery (7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.) following mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.