Mary Louise Eckhoff of Cadet, Missouri was born on Sunday, September 18, 1955 a daughter of the late, Myrtle and Vernon Kirchner. Mary departed this life on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital, Potosi, Missouri having reached the age of fifty-eight years and thirteen days.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Amy Pinson and husband, Brian of Cadet, Missouri; Lori Farris and husband, Bruce of Cadet, Missouri; two step sons, Lonnie Eckhoff, Jr. of Cadet Missouri; Donnie Eckhoff of Cadet, Missouri; one sister, Darlene McBride and husband, Jim of Oklahoma; ten grandchildren: Destinee Price, Justin Pinson, Sierra Pinson, Alexis Farris, Taylor Farris, Katelyn Farris, Dalton Farris, Makenzie Eckhoff, Logan Eckhoff and Breanna Eckhoff; two great-grandchildren, Madison Pinson and Levi Pinson; also surviving are other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Marcie Eckhoff, one brother, Doyle Kirchner and grandson, Tony Johnson, Jr.
Mary loved her family and spending time together. She enjoyed watching the kids play sports and cooking for everyone. Mary also enjoyed working in her garden and hunting. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, October 4, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Service was held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Brother Johnny Emily officiating.
Final Prayers and Burial took place in the Barlow Cemetery, Cadet, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were: Bruce Farris, Justin Pinson, James Singer, Lonnie Eckhoff, Jr., Jimmy Drennen and Bryan Stuart.
Moore Funeral Homes was Honored to be selected to direct the services for Mary, her family and friends.