Mary Elizabeth Klein, 84, of Pleasant Valley, MO passed away January 8, 2013 in Liberty, MO. She was born July 21, 1928 in Merriam, KS. She was married to Wayne Klein in St. Joseph, MO in June of 1947. Mary was a long-time member of Englewood Baptist Church in KC and Copeland Baptist Church in St. Joseph. She worked as a school cook at the Oakwood Manor Elementary School for 33 years and enjoyed it thoroughly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Abraham Klein and daughter, Pamela Klein Kristian. She is survived by sons, Bob Klein and wife, Dee Lowe and Rusty Klein and wife, Jennifer Klein; grandchildren, Tayler, Kelley and Josef Klein. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Oakwood Manor Elementary School. Mary's funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Friday, January 11, 2013 at Englewood Baptist Church with visitation preceding the services 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery.