Mary M. Lankford

November 30, 1934 - November 3, 2020

Mary M. Lankford, 85, of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Holiday Residential Care in Perryville, Missouri. She was born November 30, 1934 in Perryville, Missouri to Edgar F. and Irene E. (Ladreiter) Schuessler. She and Roy Lee Lankford were married on May 30, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1982. Mary was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, Missouri, worked at Prince Gardner for 28 years as a supervisor and was the owner of Mary's Kids Daycare. She loved her family, children, grandchildren, loved traveling with friends and playing cards. Survivors include one son, Roger (Janis) Lankford, one daughter, Donna Schoonover both of Perryville, MO, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; husband; four brothers, Albert, Arlin, Marlin and James Schuessler, one son, Dale Lankford, one grandaughter and one great-great-grandson. Visitation will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 and 6:30 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ford and Young Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating. Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville. Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Hospice or Immanuel Radio Broadcast. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.