Marcia Marie Connaughton

October 15, 1947 - September 12, 2019

Marcia Marie Connaughton (Clements), 71, of Grandview, MO, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019. Marcia was born October 15, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. In 1958 her family moved to Grandview, MO where she lived most of her life. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and her master’s degree from William Woods University. Marcia taught in the Hickman Mills school district for 37 years, retiring in 2010. She loved teaching and her students. Passing on her knowledge of history and world events was her passion. Marcia’s love of teaching could only be surpassed by her love of family, friends and her many pets. She loved politics, reading books by many authors on many subjects and a good mug of coffee. She will be missed by all those who were touched by her. Marcia was preceded in death by both parents: William & Betty Clements of Grandview, MO. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Sarah Marshall & Craig Wise, of Cleveland, MO, her sister, Marilyn Clements of Wichita, KS her, brother Bill Clements of Grandview, MO, and many cousins, she will be missed by her fellow teachers & students. There will be no services as Marcia has donated her body to the KU Med Willed Body Program, continuing to educate students. Those wishing to honor Marcia’s memory may do so by sending a contribution in her name to wayside waifs: https://secure.waysidewaifs.org/site/Donation2?df_id=4142&4142.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T or 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137