Mary Jo Way

Mary Jo Donna Way, 59, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at her home.

She was born April 2, 1961, in Cape Girardeau to Joseph D. and Mary "Marty" Fulton King. She and Donald T. Way were married July 25, 1980, in Cape Girardeau.

Mary Jo was a 1979 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School.

She had been employed in the bookkeeping department for Rose City Oil, DeStock Company, Cape Electric, and especially enjoyed her position working the counter at Honey Baked Ham.

Mary was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Church in Cape Girardeau.

She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, being outdoors and helping others. She was also an avid reader, especially biographies.

Loving survivors include her husband, Donald, of over 40 years; her mother, Mary "Marty" King of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Sheila (Rick) Pecaut of Fruitland; two aunts, Shirley King and Sue Dozier, both of Jackson; and a nephew, "RJ" (Lori) Peel, and their children, Camden and Liam.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe King.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Cancer Care Fund c/o SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, 1849 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 — www.sehealth.org/foundation/online-donation-form — or to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

To send an online condolence, visit www.mccombfuneralhome.com, navigate to Mary Jo's personal obituary page, and click on the "Tribute Wall" tab.

The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the physicians, nurses, staff, Dr. Joseph Miller, Crown Hospice, and Comfort Keepers for all the kindness and compassion shown to Mary Jo.

Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.