Mary Lee Straine, 83, of Joplin, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her residence. Mary was born on February 28, 1927 in Reeds, Missouri daughter of the late Clyde and Alice (Henry) Smith. Mary was a teacher throughout her life. She received her master's degree in education from Long Beach State College in Long Beach, California and taught school in California for over twenty years. She retired in 1973 and moved to Joplin, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers. Mary is survived by her son, Johnny Straine of Joplin, Missouri; a granddaughter, Sharla Straine also of Joplin, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Mary Lee Straine are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Harvey Cemetery near Carthage, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.