Mary Lee Tryon, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away October 12, 2009.

Mary Lee is survived by her husband John Tryon of 29 years of the home; one daughter, Lori and husband Buddy Saunders of Independence, Mo.; three sons, Mark and wife Jenny Lawrence of Phoenix, AZ; Steve and wife Melody Lawrence of Tonopah, NV; Johnny Tryon Jr. of Independence, Mo.; three grandchildren Mark Lawrence; Chase and Jet Tryon and other extended family members; two brothers, Don and wife Lena Milliman and Jim and wife Marlene Milliman. MaryLee will be missed.  Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m., October 16, 2009, at Mt. Washington Forever Chapel Mausoleum, in Independence, Mo. Visitation will be 10 a.m. prior to the service.