Mitzi J. Brassea
<p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><em>Mitzi (Minnie Jean) Cunningham Brassea</em> , 89, of Smithville, MO and formerly longtime resident of Polo, MO, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mitzi was born on October 11, 1931 in Simmons, MO. Her parents were Richard and Ruby Frisbee Cunningham. She moved to Kansas City with her family when she was a child. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School with the class of 1948. She married James A. Brassea on June 28, 1949 in Excelsior Springs, MO. They lived for a short time in Elmira, MO and spent most of their days in Polo. Mitzi was a licensed insurance agent for over 39 years with Summerville Insurance and later Mel Gregg Insurance in Polo. She retired at the age of 86. She was a very active member at her church, Christ Chapel in Polo. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Caldwell County Historical Society and the WWW Club. </span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Mitzi was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 2006 and an infant son. She is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-Law, Jayme and Jay Nixon of Smithville and her greatest treasures, Grandchildren Kyle and Manisha of Davie, FL. Trevor of Smithville and Kira of Smithville. Nieces: Dolores and Eugene Easley of Lawson, MO, Carol and Jerry Weiler, Port Angeles, WA, Rebecca Adams, Lawson. Nephews Richard Byrd, Vancouver, WA, David Nicholson of Alexandria, VA and Richard Nicholson. She leaves behind many other Great and Grand nieces and nephews and so many friends. The family would especially like to thank Hospice caregivers: Roe, Kim and Pat.</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Memorial contributions are suggested to the Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home. Graveside service: 2 PM, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, Zimmerman Cemetery, Polo, MO. The family respectfully asks that attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may view and pay their respects from noon to 7 PM, Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Family Funeral Home, Polo. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p>Obituary
Mitzi (Minnie Jean) Cunningham Brassea , 89, of Smithville, MO and formerly longtime resident of Polo, MO, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Mitzi was born on October 11, 1931 in Simmons, MO. Her parents were Richard and Ruby Frisbee Cunningham. She moved to Kansas City with her family when she was a child. She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School with the class of 1948. She married James A. Brassea on June 28, 1949 in Excelsior Springs, MO. They lived for a short time in Elmira, MO and spent most of their days in Polo. Mitzi was a licensed insurance agent for over 39 years with Summerville Insurance and later Mel Gregg Insurance in Polo. She retired at the age of 86. She was a very active member at her church, Christ Chapel in Polo. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Caldwell County Historical Society and the WWW Club.
Mitzi was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 2006 and an infant son. She is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-Law, Jayme and Jay Nixon of Smithville and her greatest treasures, Grandchildren Kyle and Manisha of Davie, FL. Trevor of Smithville and Kira of Smithville. Nieces: Dolores and Eugene Easley of Lawson, MO, Carol and Jerry Weiler, Port Angeles, WA, Rebecca Adams, Lawson. Nephews Richard Byrd, Vancouver, WA, David Nicholson of Alexandria, VA and Richard Nicholson. She leaves behind many other Great and Grand nieces and nephews and so many friends. The family would especially like to thank Hospice caregivers: Roe, Kim and Pat.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Donor's Choice in care of the funeral home. Graveside service: 2 PM, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, Zimmerman Cemetery, Polo, MO. The family respectfully asks that attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may view and pay their respects from noon to 7 PM, Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Family Funeral Home, Polo. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
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