Mary Little

Mary Margaret Little, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at her daughter's home in Fruitland.

She was born Jan. 10, 1919, in Kennett, Mo., daughter of William and Mary Alice Saylor Payne. She worked at International Shoe factory, Woolworth's and Central Inn, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.

She and Oliver Steve Little were married in 1937; he died in 1966.

Survivors include three daughters, Jacqueline Nance of Fruitland, Barbara Perry of Springfield, Ill., Patricia Little of Belleview, Mo.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford & Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill Moss officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.