Mary A. Mallory age 79, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away February 11, 2011 at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Mary's wishes were to be cremated with no services. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Lupus Foundation and can be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Mary was born in Taunton, Massachusetts to Joseph S. and Telkla (Tabak) Baran. She was a registered nurse.

Survivors include her husband Donald Mallory of the home; three daughters Jane Eyanson, Columbus, Ohio, Paula Mallory, Houston, Texas and Karen Chaney, Clinton, Missouri; and one grandaughter Ashley Houk, Lawrence, Kansas.