Mary Naomi Littlepage

Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through Mary Naomi Littlepage. Mary was born in St. Louis, MO on January 21, 1946, to parents Raymond Floyd Oliver and Nelma Naomi (Brown) Oliver. She was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism on November 11, 1951, at St. Paul’s Lutheran in the same neighborhood she would attend Lowell Elementary and Beaumont High School. On July 15, 1960, she was confirmed in the Christian faith. After Mary’s marriage of 14 years to James Lynch ended, she moved to Illinois, Tennessee, and Southern Louisiana working at different locations as a waitress. Though, she stubbornly never developed an appreciation for Cajun food. Mary moved to the Waynesville / St. Robert area and met Jack Littlepage in 1984. They were married in 1987, and God blessed them with one child, Jamie Littlepage, before they divorced in 1997. Mary was a hardworking woman. She took great pride in raising her daughter. She stressed the value of an education and encouraged involvement in extracurricular and church activities. She made sure they frequented museums, parks, and plays, and made a home at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Robert, MO. Like most, she had her unofficial “spot” in the pews. She helped Jamie through college while working for the Waynesville R-VI School District in the kitchens at Wood Middle School, Waynesville High School, and at the time of her retirement in 2006, Waynesville Middle School. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed reading and watching various television programs. She was an enthusiastic baker and natural cook, able to whip up something tasty with whatever was on hand. In recent years, she developed a love for the Chiefs and enjoyed a Pepsi and popcorn with each game. She swore without those two items, more games would have been lost. However, her favorite pastime was speedily discerning plots and spoiling shows and movies for her beloved family within earshot. " On June 13, 2025, God called Mary home to heaven. She is survived and greatly missed by her daughter, Jamie Littlepage and her husband Jeff Russell of Blue Springs, MO; a host of other nieces and nephews; as well as a number of friends. She was preceded in death by both parents and her seven siblings. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord for the blessing that was our sister, Mary. She was a devoted mother, gifted cook, and sassy introvert who will be remembered and loved by those who knew her well. She sacrificed and cared for those in her life as heavily as she seasoned her food: never skimp on garlic or hugs; measure with your heart and then add some more. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Waynesville Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 20, 2025. On Saturday, June 21, a brief visitation will take place before the funeral service held at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest at the Seaton Cemetery near Dixon, MO. Serving as escorts are Jeff Russell, Jack Littlepage, Edward Kitzman, Ryan Daugherty, Brad Shelden, and Justin Munson. Mary strongly believed education was the one thing that could not be taken from you once you had it, so memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to LiteracyKC.org in her name.

Mary Naomi Littlepage

January 21, 1946 - June 13, 2025