Mary Lou VanNatta, 77, passed away on November 15, 2014 at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO. She was born in Claremore, OK. on October 28,1937 to James Oscar Townsley and Bessie Irene Townsley (Hinnman). Mary married Clifford VanNatta 45 years ago and he survives.
Mary worked as an operator for AT&T was 28 years until retirement. She attended MSU for two years. She loved growing a vegetable garden, and enjoyed studying rock formation, and taking care of several cats. Mary had a special interest in volcanoes and spent many years studying their workings. Mary was co-owner for 48 years of Abernathy Enginering Company in Springfield, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother: James “Grant” Townsley.
Survivors include her sister: Linda Hood: a special nephew Jimmy Townsley and great niece: Abbey Townsley.
A gathering of family and friends will take place in January 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, North Chapel.