Mary Lee Denney

FARMINGTON Mary Lee Denney, of Farmington, Missouri and formerly of Carthage, passed away at Farmington Presbyterian Manor on February 17, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born at home in Carthage on September 16, 1923, the only child of the late Ray and Bess (Blue) Owen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William W. Denney in 2004 and her son-in-law, Phil Hoge in 2015.

Mary Lee lived most of her life in her hometown of Carthage, Missouri. During World War II, after her marriage to Bill in 1942, they lived near San Francisco, California where Bill was stationed in the Coast Guard. It was there that their first daughter, Becky was born. After the war ended they returned to Carthage where they built a house on Centennial Street just up the street from the hospital where their second daughter, Deanna was born. Mary Lee was very active in her community in various clubs and organizations. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Carthage for many years. After Bill's retirement they moved to Shell Knob, Missouri where they enjoyed living on Table Rock Lake for ten years. While living there Mary Lee was the organist at the Shell Knob Christian Church. She and Bill were fortunate to have spent nine winters in South Florida. An avid lover of playing bridge Mary Lee also cherished having long friendships with the many people she met along her journey of life.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Becky Hoge of Republic and Deanna (Mrs. Roy) Roberts of Farmington; three grandsons, Christopher Hoge of Billings, Jeremy Hoge of Lee's Summit and Max Roberts of Fredericktown; three great grandchildren, Owen, William and Julia Hoge; a step grandson and his family, John Kelly (Angela) Roberts and their sons, Ethan and Isaac of Harrison, Arkansas; and four nieces and three nephews.

Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory on Tuesday, February 21, from 4 6 p.m. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 23, at 1 p.m. at Park Cemetery in Carthage with Reverend Greg Turner officiating. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or ALS Association Mid America Chapter. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Interment Service

Park Cemetery

Thursday, February 23, 2017 Carthage, MO Directions Graveside Service

Park Cemetery

Thursday, February 23, 2017 01:00 PM Carthage, MO Directions