Pansy “Mitzi” Laney

Pansy “Mitzi” Laney, 89, of Edgerton, MO passed away, December 11, 2023.

She was born on May 10, 1934 to George and LeNora (Dulaney) Russel in Jones, Texas. 

On December 31, 1952 she was united in marriage to Dr. Charles E. Laney. After their marriage they lived in California, Arkansas, Texas and in 1973 they moved to Edgerton, MO where they made their home. They owned and operated Smithville Chiropractic for many years. Her husband, Doc, passed away on August 24, 2018.

She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and painting and taught preschool for eleven years in Edgerton.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, George “Bud” Russel.

She is survived by her children Desiree Lynette Keefhaver and husband Paul Swalina, Kim Denise Bowmaster and husband Jay, Genea Lisette McMackin and Charles Heath Laney; grandchildren, William (Autumm) Keefhaver, Benjamin (Jordan) Keefhaver, Matthew (Tiffany) Keefhaver, Samuel (Arlie) Keefhaver, Joseph Bowmaster, Falon (Eric) Wagner, Beric Laney, Brandon Laney, Skyler Laney, and Hunter Laney; great-grandchildren Lindsay, Lily, Rylan, Liam, Wyatt, Savannah, Kimber, Henry, Joshua, and Ava; other relatives and many friends. 

 Graveside Service: 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 15th at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton, MO.