Mary Moody, 95, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Indiana. Services for Mary will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Bellfountaine Chapel in Tracy, Iowa, at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet guests prior to the service starting at 10:00 a.m. A burial will be held at Bellefountaine cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be held at the Clay Township Fire and Rescue Station in Tracy, Iowa, after the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bellefountaine cemetery fund.

Mary was born on September 21, 1929, in Russell, Iowa to Frank and Mary Downard. Her and her older brother George grew up on the farm feeding the chickens, riding the horses, and milking the cows. On March 30, 1947, Mary married the love of her life—Cleo Leroy Moody—after his return home from fighting for his country in WWII. The love and commitment displayed over the next 73 years continued to be an inspiration to all. Cleo and Mary began to grow their family in Tracy, Iowa, where they were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Shirley and Sheila. In 1963, they moved to Indiana as Cleo operated the world’s largest dragline for Peabody Coal.

Mary loved children and often babysat all the neighborhood kids both before and after school. She especially enjoyed time with all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She often spent her free time crafting, quilting, sewing, and crocheting. Cleo and Mary enjoyed travelling once Cleo retired. They enjoyed jumping in the car for their next adventure, usually visiting family. Some of their favorite destinations were Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Texas, and Florida along with Branson, MO.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Cleo Moody; along with her parents, Frank and Mary Downard, her stepfather: Sylvan Wright, and her brother, George Downard.

She is survived by her two daughters: Shirley Ann (David) Chadd and Sheila Irene (Edward) McCammon; brothers-in-law: Raymond Moody, Kenneth (Joyce) Moody, and David (Chris) Moody; sister-in-law: Ethel Dishman; grandchildren: David (Salina) Chadd, Lisa (Steve) Mayer, Sarah (Tim) Smith, Douglas (Cindy) McCammon, Jennifer (Jerry) McKinnon, Nicholas (Kristy) McCammon, and honorary grandson Coty Downard; great grandchildren: Ethan Wallace, Zachary Mayer, Andrew Mayer, Lydia McCammon, John (Caryssa) McKinnon, Braylee McKinnon, Colten McKinnon, Adara McCammon, Mackenzie Streeval, Shaiann Chadd, and Jacob Chadd; great great grandchildren: Shaylyn McKinnon, Ariel McKinnon, Gavin McKinnon, and Nova Wallace; and several nieces and nephews.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure!

Bellefountaine Chapel

309 Parker St.

Tracy, IA 50256

Visitation

Monday June 30th  10 A.M-11:00 A.M.

Service

Monday June 30th  11:00-12:00

Interment

12:00-1 P.M.

Bellefountaine Cemetery

2579 Ashland Ave

Tracy, IA 50256

Luncheon

Monday, June 30, 2025

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Clay Township Fire and Rescue

313 Woltz St.

Tracy, Iowa 50256

Kenneth Lyle Mumford Obituary

 

Kenneth Lyle Mumford, 83, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Chariton, Iowa, with his loving family by his side. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Oakley. A luncheon will follow services at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

Kenneth was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 6, 1942, to Kenneth and Inita (Rohrer) Mumford. He grew up in Des Moines and attended North High School. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Kenneth served with honor until 1965, demonstrating the dedication and strength that would define the rest of his life.

On November 2, 1974, Kenneth married the love of his life, Judith Housman, in Princeton, Missouri. Their marriage was one of deep devotion, friendship, and shared adventures, including seventeen winters spent together in Texas. Kenneth worked for Hy-Vee for 37 years, first as a truck driver and later in the warehouse. He was a hard worker and a dependable presence to all who knew him. He loved the outdoors — camping, fishing, gardening, and canning the fruits of his labor. He never missed a good boxing match and was always up for a game of cards with friends. Kenneth had a playful spirit, ornery in the most lovable way, always teasing and joking. You always knew when he was in the room.

Kenneth was a kind and generous soul. He was a member of Brushy Community Church, and in 2008, he accepted the Lord into his life and was baptized. He and Judy later attended Russell Baptist Church as well as Grace Baptist Church in Chariton, where they continued to grow in faith and community.

Kenneth leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith. He will be remembered for his kindness, his humor, and the deep love for his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Mumford; children: Larry Todd Mumford, Mari Kenna Mumford-Sloan, Douglas Brian (Karla) Noah, Angela Jo Noah, and Jeffrey Donald Noah; siblings: Donna Mae Eide, Karen Viers, Cindy (Gary) Main, and Gary Dean Mumford; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and many loving extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers in-law, Kermit Viers and Joe Eide.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kenneth’s family to be used for causes to further enrich the lives of others in the community.

“The memories we shared are like the stars of the night sky, guiding me through the journey of grief.”