Mary Charlotte Totty (Potter)

Mary C. Totty, 103, Independence, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Mary was born January 14, 1917 and was a lifelong area resident. Her and her husband owned and operated a grocery store, and she and her husband Pat Totty, owned Pat & Mary’s Restaurant in Independence. She also worked for several years at Palmer Junior High School as their pastry chef before retiring in 1984. Her survivors include: one son Bill Totty, Lee’s Summit; one daughter, Sue Seedorf, Mankato, MN; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Family and friend visitation, Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO and Graveside Service at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, Independence. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)