In Remembrance Of

Mary Louise McDanel

Mary Louise McDanel, 80, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 16, 2021.

She was born on May 29, 1941 to Harvey Woodrow and Violet Louise (Lentz) Long in Oak Grove, MO. Mary grew up in Pleasant Hill, MO and attended Lone Jack High School. 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband William “Mac” McDanel; her parents Harvey and Violet Long and her brother Kenny Long.

She is survived by her children; Denton Keith (Janette) Benson, Dearborn, MO, Twyla (Michael) Lentz, Wheatland, MO and Angela Benson, Independence, MO; grandchildren; Clint Ralston, Andrea Benson, Kyle Ralston, Courtney Smith, Brandy Weigel, Tyler Benson, Luke Wendt, Dylan Wendt, Jacqueline Wendt Michael Lentz and Christopher Lentz; fifteen great-grandchildren; sisters; Janelle Pate, Pleasant Hill, MO, Theda Long, Palm Springs, CA, Brenda Fockler, Warrensburg, MO, Cindy Long, Pleasant Hill, MO and Lana Long, Florida; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. 

Memorial Visitation: 6:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville  

Donations may be made to the Northcare Hospice.

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  • Sonja Duncan

    May the light of God surround you, the love of God enfold you the power of God protect you and the presence of God watch over you and your family. You were a great presence in our family, and you will be missed buy many.

  • Sonja Duncan

    May the light of God surround you, the love of God enfold you oh, and the power of God protect you and your family in this time. You were a great presence in our family and you will be truly missed.

  • Sharon Routh

    My heart is weeping

  • Sharon Routh

    Rest in pain-free peace, with Mac and Kenny on that mountain Ritz. I love you!
    Cousin Sharon

  • Theda Eemunchagote-Long

    Missed but never forgotten with Love
    Your Sister Theda

  • Mary Rouse

    Prayers for all of you

  • Cheryl Robin Duncan

    I have good childhood memories of us all together and I know you’ll have those memories and many more to hold close to your heart, as you go through this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss. Robin Duncan

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