It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary J. McLaughlin of Bates City, Missouri, who passed away on February 3, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Harry Burnett and Mary Burnett; her former life partner Ray Arnett; her husband Mac McLaughlin; her siblings, Harry, Leland Burnett, Rosa Williams, Marie Brock, Ruthie Burnett and Louise Hinton; her son Randy Arnett; and her daughter-in-law Kathy Arnett.

She is survived by : her siblings, Howard Burnett (Sue) and Nadine Foster; her children, Dale Arnett (Linda) and Janna Watson (Mike); and her grandchildren, Bevin Wyrick (Josh), Jillian Cavness (Joe), Jonathon Arnett, Lindy Nofsinger (Nick), Danae Jaycox (Josiah), Matthew Watson (Megan) and Gregory Watson. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Missouri.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royer Funeral Home