Louise Ann Parr

Louise Ann (Todt) Parr, 93 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. 

Louise was born on May 1, 1929, in Yankton, South Dakota to Lewis and Theresia Todt. After graduation from Blue Springs High School, she married the love of her life, Russell Parr. They moved to Odessa in 1968 and made it their home. She was a member of First Christian Church of Odessa.

Louise was a true homemaker. On occasion she worked outside the home but was truly the happiest staying at home taking care of her family. She always had a large garden and canned much of the vegetables for the family. She also sewed clothes for her children. In later years she took up crafts and made Christmas ornaments, wall hangings, jewelry, rugs, etc. She loved to crochet hot pads and all her family has them currently in their kitchens.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, Linda Jackson, Lucille Supler (Ron), Lester Parr (Pam) and Laura Lett, her brother, Lester Todt and sister-in-law, Sharon Morgan. She was also blessed with 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2^nd St., Odessa, Missouri, 64067, 816-633-5524. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, MO. Memorials are suggested to Trails Regional Library-Odessa Branch or Charity of Donor’s choice. Memories of Louise and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.