Mary Lee (Crossland) McKee

Mary Lee (Crossland) McKee, 99, of Joplin (formerly of Monett) passed away June 8, 2021.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1921 in Emboden, Ark. McKee was one of 10 children born to B.E. and Ida (Ellis) Crossland. McKee graduated from Aurora High School in 1942. During WWII she worked at an ammunition plant in Tulsa, Okla. contributing her part to the war effort. On Oct. 4, 1946 she married Clyde S. McKee. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1994. One daughter, Ida (McKee) Pasmore was born to this union.
McKee was co-owner of the McKee Maytag Appliance Store in Monett. She also helped and worked along side her husband on the McKee Farms.
She attended the Fundamental Methodist Church in Monett and was a chapter member and faithful volunteer at the Monett Senior Citizens Center.
McKee was also preceded in death by her step-son, Sonny McKee and step-daughter, Jo Ann Grove;  brothers, Henry, Bert, Jim and Charles Crossland; sisters, Naomi Crider, Viola Edwards Froese, Anna Maples and Alice Rinker and a friend, Harlan Barekman.
She is survived by her daughter, Ida (McKee) Pasmore of Joplin; three granddaughters; two great-grandchildren and brother, J.R. Crossland of Bates City.
Visitation was held June 11, 2021 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Graveside services were held June 11, 2021 at the Monett I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.