Mary Schmitz, age 20

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

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  • Nickname:
    14 Squeaks
    11 marebear
    8 Mooey
    9 Pinky
    4 Mers
    5 Moo Moo
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    22 Funny, sassy, independent, and loving. Confident.
    12 The BEST sense of humor.
    12 Incredibly contagious laugh.
  • Occupation:
    12 Lover of Life
    3 The Best Nail Technician
  • Workplace:
    6 Nail Technicican, Social Peer Leader
  • Schools attended:
    10 blue springs high school
  • Comments:
    17 Missing you every single day sissy. 💖
    10 Mary cared about ALL people and did not fear pure EVIL and it cost her her beautiful life.
    8 My heart still aches for you my girl❤️
    6 Born a natural leader, taken by natural losers!
    11 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!
    5 Mary, Dad & I carry you daily in our hearts
    3 Forever ours, forever loved, forever missed Mooey!!!!
    2 What I would give to once more hear you say, "here I are!". I miss you little one!
    2 Mary, your fairy God Mothers love you.
    3 Sweet Mary, always and forever seeing your smile and hesring your laugh 😇
    1 Mary, I know he’s busy and missing his family but show Charley around heaven!!!!

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