Mary Ann Heit

August 16, 1939 - November 20, 2019

Mary Ann Heit, 80, Raymore, Missouri, passed away on November 20, 2019, in Topeka, Kansas. Mary was born in Kinsley, Kansas on August 16, 1939, to Joseph and Augusta (Pfeifer) Heit. The family moved to Topeka where she attended St. Joseph Grade School, graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1957, and attended Washburn University. Mary worked for American Home Life Insurance for over 40 years before becoming an independent insurance agent in 2001. That career took her to Arroyo and Monterey, California, which she thoroughly enjoyed, before settling in Raymore, Missouri in 2012. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed knitting, cross-stitching, and visiting with people everywhere she went, especially while volunteering at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. Mary is survived by three brothers, James, Francis, and Bernard Heit; and several nieces and nephews. Mary's wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka KS 66614, where the rosary will be prayed at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at the church with inurnment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614.