Mary Frances Lower

Mary Frances Lower, 82, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Golden Living Center. She was born December 9, 1934, in Stockton, Missouri, a daughter of the late Carl Christopher and Pauline (Burns) Sanders. She was married to Donald Lower, who preceded her in death. Mary worked for Shoe Factory in Eldon, Von Hoffman Press in Jefferson City, Chesebrough Ponds in Jefferson City, and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, playing with her dogs, going for walks, riding bikes, fishing, camping, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by five children: Myrle Wayne Shaw (Nelda) of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; Jeff Evers (Jeanni) of Jefferson City; Paul Evers (Reba) of Fairbanks, Alaska; Tony Evers (Missy) of Jefferson City; and Patricia Evers of Jefferson City; six siblings: Bob Burns, Bill Burns, Ruth Woods, Dean Burns, John Burns, Jim Burns; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two children: Paula Shoults and Elaine Mauzy; one grandchild: Willard Charles Evers Jr; one sister: Connie Woodling and one brother: Raymond Burns. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com