Leo Mae Mudd

Leo Mae Mudd, daughter of the late Andrew Emmet and Goldie Elenore (Pennell) West, was born July 5, 1920 in Richland, Missouri and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on the evening of Wednesday, June 6, 2018, after a brief stay in the Richland Care Center, having attained the age of 97 years, 11 months and 1 day. Leo grew up and attended school in Richland until the eighth grade. She always kept herself busy and worked in such places as, Ft. Leonard Wood in the laundry, Price Candy Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and a restaurant or two. It was while Leo was working at one of those restaurants that she met her handsome GI, James Herbert Mudd. The two married on October 7, 1954 in Richland, Missouri. Due to James’s military career, the happy couple went off to places such as, Germany, Italy, Austria, France and Vienna, before settling down in El Paso, Texas, for seventeen years. James and Leo decided once more to move back home to Missouri; choosing the rural community of Stoutland, where they lived for over forty years together before James’s passing on March 28, 2000, and where Leo still lives today. Leo took great love and pride in taking care of her beloved James, and their home. She especially enjoyed making her famous rum cakes which were hugely popular in several states. Usually making 600 – 700 rum cakes a year! However, in her quiet moments, Leo liked to embroidery, read and watch her hummingbirds. Leo accepted the Lord very early in her life and was dedicated to her Lord, family, friends, church and community, and was a beloved member of First Baptist Church of Richland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Goldie, her beloved husband, James and her sister Cleo Lorraine Witt and nephew Raymond Dale Witt. Leo will be fondly remembered as a loving sister, aunt, caring neighbor and friend; leaving behind to treasure her memory two nieces: Donna Payne of Richland, MO and Susan Schultz of Lee's Summit, MO; one nephew: Donald L. Witt of Richland, MO; a host of other relatives and friends. Today we celebrate Leo’s life. Her warm smile, gentle hugs and encouraging words will be sadly missed. However, Leo will always be fondly remembered by the wonderful memories she created with those who knew and loved her. Services were held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Bob Lilly officiating. Pianist/Soloist, Vivian King sang, “What A Day That Will Be” and “The Savior Is Waiting.” Serving as escorts were Don Witt, David Schultz, Mark Payne, Matthew Payne, George Ivy and Al Fitzwater. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, Missouri. Services were entrusted to Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Leo Mae Mudd to the First Baptist Church of Richland and may be left at the chapel. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com

Leo Mae Mudd

July 5, 1920 - June 6, 2018