Mary Schmitz, age 20

Lost to gun violence on September 18, 2018 in Independence, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    12 Squeaks
    9 marebear
    7 Mooey
    7 Pinky
    2 Mers
    3 Moo Moo
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    19 Funny, sassy, independent, and loving. Confident.
    9 The BEST sense of humor.
    8 Incredibly contagious laugh.
  • Occupation:
    9 Lover of Life
    2 The Best Nail Technician
  • Workplace:
    5 Nail Technicican, Social Peer Leader
  • Schools attended:
    9 blue springs high school
  • Comments:
    13 Missing you every single day sissy. 💖
    7 Mary cared about ALL people and did not fear pure EVIL and it cost her her beautiful life.
    6 My heart still aches for you my girl❤️
    4 Born a natural leader, taken by natural losers!
    8 Thank U Mary 4 UR luv frm hvn 2 UR fmly on earth! R tears R of joy knowin U R here w/us! We see it!

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