Mary Kathryn Barton, 90, of St Joseph, MO passed away, January 20, 2026.
She was born to Howard Keith and Lois (Huddleston) Schenk in St. Joseph, MO. She grew up near Easton and graduated from Easton High School in 1953.
In July 1954 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Barton. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph where they made their home. Her husband preceded her in death on November 1, 2020.
Mary worked as a baker and meat cook at Benton High School and Pickett Grade School for St. Joseph School District where she retired.
She loved making artificial flower arrangements, baking cookies and just staying busy. Mary was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and UMW Ladies Club.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters Wanda Casteel and Patricia Barnard; brothers, Charles Keith and Kay Roger Keith; and her great-grandson, Haiden Waitkoss.
She is survived by her children, Keith (Marcia) Barton, Kathy (John) Pflugradt and Brenda (Hugh) Sawyer; eight grandchildren Bryan Sawyer, Bryce Sawyer, Kate Soubeiga, Mac Norris, Derek Norris, Danielle Waitkoss, Elonda Thompson and Shonell Pflugradt; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Keith and Colleen Gott; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.
Donations may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church.
