MARY LUE ATWOOD

Mary Lue Atwood, 89, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO after a short illness.

Mary Lue was born on February 13, 1928 in Excelsior Springs, MO to Asa D. and Estelle (Smithey) Elliott. She married Bob Atwood of Kansas City, KS on June 13, 1970. Bob preceded her in death on September 21, 2011.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lue was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Elliott and Dean Elliott and a step grandson, Pat.

Survivors include two stepsons, Michael Atwood and family of Middletown, CT and David Atwood and family of Marshfield, MO. Nieces and Nephews, Mary Wiltfong and family of Missouri and Susan Elliott and family and Dean Elliott and family, both in Colorado. Mary Lue enjoyed the relationships with many of her relatives from several Ray County families and especially cherished the affection of Melinda and Vern Smithey of Camden.

Mary Lue was a legal secretary for many years. After retirement, she enjoyed working with the Genealogical Society, and the Ray County Historical Society/Museum. Mary Lue was a board member for the Craven's Cemetery, serving as secretary for many years. In past years, Mary Lue and Bob could be found at county and local festivals with their wood crafts. Mary Lue was a long time member of the Friendship Baptist Church. In recent years, Mary Lue attended the Orrick Christian Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Craven's Cemetery.

A celebration of Mary Lue's life will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, MO. Friends and family may gather during the one hour prior to services at the funeral home starting at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Online condolences maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com