Loretta Stotts

Loretta Jeanette (Bullock) Stotts was born on February 2, 1935, to Walter and Ebba (Hansen) Bullock, arriving at their family home two weeks early in the midst of a snowstorm. A graduate of Lincoln High School, she soon began working at the Port Huron Machinery Company in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she met the love of her life, Darrel Stotts. The couple married on October 24, 1953. They had three children, Scott, Stacy and Sarah.

Despite the tragic losses she faced, Loretta pressed on, and never lost her fabulous, highly contagious laugh. A woman of deep faith, she dedicated many years to teaching Sunday School at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known for her remarkable memory, she was the keeper of family stories from generations past. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life: sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was especially proud of her vegetable garden and took immense delight in serving meals prepared with her own fresh harvest. Above all, she was the heart of her family, happiest when hosting gatherings that brought her loved ones together.

• Children: Stacy Denner and her husband, Joseph, of Raytown; Sarah Stotts-Lavery of Basehor.

• Grandchildren: Penny Briscoe and her husband, Robert, of Raytown; Peter Denner and his wife, Griessel, of Independence, MO; Tabetha Lavery; and Matthew Lavery.

• Great-Grandchildren: Amethyst Boyle and her husband, Tyler; Amber Briscoe; Aurora Denner; and Phoebe Denner.

• Great-Great-Grandchildren: Shiloh and Gideon Boyle.

• Niece & Nephew: Samantha Ganly and Winston Ganly.

Her parents, Walter and Ebba (Hansen) Bullock; husband, Darrel Stotts; son, Scott Stotts; sister, Lorraine Bullock Ganly; and nephew, Maxwell Ganly.

Loretta Stotts passed away Monday, April 27, 2027 at her home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm, Thursday, April 30 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Friday, May 1 at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. Burial will be Monday, May 4 in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.