Mary Helen Callihan, 86, formerly of Mystic, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mary was born June 16, 1940, to Ora Robert and Gladys Geraldine (Young) Morris. She was their only child. On October 17, 1970, she married Forrest Wayne Callihan, he preceded her in death. She was also preceded by: Her parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Glenn and Norine Callihan; brother-in-law, Ken Rhodes; nephew, Jeff Rhodes; and several aunts and uncles.
Mary was survived by: Three children, Carla (Richard) Juhl of Parkville, Missouri, Bob (Terri) McClaskey of Raymore, Missouri, and Lisa (Scott) Neesley of Lakeview,OH.
Grandchildren, Riley (Ashley) McClaskey, Stacy (Zach) Carroll, Jackson (Meagan) Neesley, Brennan Juhl, Madelyn (Garrett) Andrews, and Dillon Juhl.
Great Grandchildren, Conner and Reese McClaskey, Gabriel and Avery Carroll, Franklin, Stella, and Summer Andrews.
Aunt Dorothy Smith of Milan,MO and Uncle, Donald Ray Young of Venice,FL. Sister-In-law, Wanda Rhodes of Maysville, Missouri.
Mary grew up in rural Sullivan County , She attended Elementary and High School at Green City R-1 Schools, graduating in 1958. She worked at McGraw-Edison in Kirksville, MO. for 6 months, then became a homemaker. While living in Moberly, MO, she assisted with Blue Birds and Girl Scouts, After raising her own children, she provided child care service in her home for 5 years in Mystic, then began working at ASI in Green City, MO for 17 years. Mary was an incredible seamstress, she enjoyed her prized Siamese cat Sami, shopping, flowers, word search, and watching the Game Show Network. Overall, she led a simple life and most loved being a happy homemaker,sewing and crafts, creating a clean and organized home for her family.
Her Parents, Wayne, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren were her life.
Wayne and her rarely went anywhere alone, They were one happy couple, together for nearly 49 years.
A graveside service for Mary will be held 1:00 PM, Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, East of Green City, Missouri. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements.