Mary Lou Hand Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Lou Hand of Ash Grove, Missouri, who passed away on March 16, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Mary Lou leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Mary Lou may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gladys Lucille Yeager and Robert Stevenson. She is survived by: her husband Jim Hand; her children, Susan Durbin of Ash Grove, Missouri, James Hand, Jr. of Ash Grove and Stephen Hand (Tammy) of Portland, Tennessee; and her siblings, Dorothy Pedrola (Tom) of Camdenton, Patti Bartlett of Linn Creek, Missouri, Jack Chappell (Barbara) of Hemet and Bobby Chappell of Lebanon, Missouri. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson on the way and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
