Mary Evelyn Trippe was born on 9-11-21 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Myrtle Marshall Trippe and Ira Edward Trippe.
She was saved at a camp meeting of the Church of God Holiness in KC as a child.
She attended grade school in KC and graduated from Cross Timbers High School.
On July 13, 1945, she was united in marriage to James E. Scarbrough. They had six children; Michael Edward, Patricia Ann, Sharon Sue, Frances Joan, Terry L. and Richard Allen.
Preceding her in death was James in 1990, Patricia in 1972 and Michael in 2007. Frances also had a step-brother, Walter; two grandchildren, Brett Dwayne and William Walden Scarbrough. There were 12 surviving grandchildren; 3 nephews; David, Daniel and John Schell.
Mary Evelyn was active in the MAFCE Extension Club being county president twice and holding other county and local offices. She was a member of the O.A.T.S. committee, holding various offices as well as a steady rider. She was also very active in her church.
She loved to teach. As a young girl she acted as a substitute teacher. She taught Sunday School for many years.
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I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path the God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, To laugh to love to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting ways has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much, good friends.
Good times, A loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
