Mary Frances (Marsh) Walters, 86 of Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Valley Falls, KS passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Excelsior Springs Hospital. She was born May 13, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William R. and Mary E. (Simons) Marsh. She was raised in Valley Falls and graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1951 along with her husband-to-be, Jack Walters.

On January 17, 1953 in Kansas City, KS, Mary was united in marriage to Jack L. Walters. They shared over 52 years of marriage before Jack passed away on May 10, 2015.

Mary was employed for over 30 years as a secretary for various businesses, medical clinics, real estate companies and law firms. She was also a member of the Valley Falls VFW Women’s Auxiliary, the Valley Falls Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; 2 brothers, Jerry & Terry Marsh; niece, Jaana Megan Langhus; great-nephew Nathan Herzog, and brother-in-law, Don Bumgarner.

Mary is survived by 2 sisters, Nelle (Ralph) Schneider of Shawnee, KS and Kathy (Lars) Langhus of Smithville, MO; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Valley Falls Historical Society or Good Samaritan (Excelsior Springs) c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.