Mary Fyock Simpson, formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Virginia Coffman Fyock. She graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1965 and following graduation she attended cosmetology school at Fort Scott Community College. After working in that profession for a while, she then changed directions and started working in the accounting department at Key Industries in Ft. Scott. She later held positions at several other accounting offices including the local newspaper. Once Mary found her way into the newspaper industry, she worked her way through the various aspects of newspaper operations and management before becoming the editor of the local paper; a job she thoroughly loved. She later retired as editor of the Linn County News. Mary’s belief in God was always strong and while her faith was first, it was followed very closely by loving and caring for her family. She was active in the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church and was involved with the Ladies Auxiliary. Her favorite pastimes were genealogy and spending time with her family, especially hosting family dinners. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, painting, crafting, playing cards and writing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Virginia Fyock, a brother, Charles C. Fyock, and a sister, Eleanore Bowers. Mary is survived by her three beloved children, daughters Alexandria (Danny) Childers and Laurie Masters, and son Joshua (Renea) Marshall; four grandchildren, Zachary, Zoe, Stephen, and Christopher. Other survivors include her nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nephews, and her best friend since childhood, Ruth Ann Weaver. Mary will be remembered for her smile, creativity, independent spirit, infectious laugh and her beautiful blue eyes. Above all, she will be remembered for the love she shared so generously with those around her.
Visitation will be held 10 am Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will follow at 11 am. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfuneals.com.
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