Mary Margaret Torrence, age 90, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2023, in her home , surrounded by her family. Mary was born to Edgar and Cora Doughty on July 28, 1933, in Waldron, AR. She graduated from Southeast High School, in Kansas City, MO. Mary was united in marriage to Bruce Torrence on November 4, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. Mary and Bruce shared 75 years of marriage. The couple were blessed with 2 children, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
When not working, she had many interests and pastimes including cooking, baking bread, loved watching old westerns and classic movies, cross stitching reading, traveling, engaged in documenting the family history, and taking care of her husband. Nothing, however, brought her more fulfillment than spending time with her children, and grandchildren, and enjoying their many activities that she attended. Mary will be remembered for her no non sense attitude, and strong beliefs on how things should be done. She was often described by others as a generous, loving, concerned grandmother.
Mary was preceded in death by her spouse, Bruce Torrence; her parents, Edgar and Cora Doughty; and seven brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Sutherland and husband Tom; son Dr. Michael Torrence; seven grandchildren: twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of Mary and Bruce’s life will be held at 2pm, on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In memory of Mary and Bruce memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.