Mary Ann Mackel Groody, 83, of Lenexa, KS died July 15, 2020 after a battle with cancer.
Mary Ann was a Pasadena, CA native. She was a graduate of South Pasadena High School class of ’54 and Pasadena City College. She moved to Kansas in 1972. She and her husband, Bob owned and operated Miller Abstract Co. Inc. in Leavenworth, KS for 35 years.
Mary Ann enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved traveling, and spending time with her friends. Mary Ann was known for her kindness and generosity. Her laughter was infectious and her adventures were many and always legendary.
Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her four grandchildren. Whatever they were doing, she was always game to go along. She loved traveling with them, attending their concerts (even if she didn’t understand the lyrics); their marching band performances (even if she couldn’t tell which one they were on the marching field); and being their biggest cheerleader at swim meets, lacrosse, hockey and baseball games (even if she didn’t always understand the rules.)
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Groody, parents Vincent and Helen Mackel, and brother Vincent Mackel, Jr.
She is survived by daughters Tracy Ballesteros and husband Mark of Stafford, VA; and Christine Cahalan and husband Timothy of Leawood, KS; grandchildren Sydney Ballesteros of New York; Christopher Ballesteros of Los Angeles, CA; and Liz and Nick Cahalan, both of Leawood, KS.
The family will not hold a service at this time, but instead plan to have a celebration in Mary Ann’s honor at a future date when everyone can attend safely to share stories of their adventures together. She will be reunited at sea with Bob off the coast of Newport Beach, CA.
