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Mandy Lynn Taute, 35, of Independence, MO passed away January 14, 2021. Private family services.

Mandy was born April 30, 1985 in Kansas City, MO to Louis L & Pamela S (Johnston) Taute. She enjoyed doing crafts, going to swap & shop, playing video games, crocheting, sewing and doing crossword puzzles. Mandy loved going to the lake with her son. She was a Chiefs fan. Mandy enjoyed helping with the scoreboard at her niece’s basketball games.

Mandy was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Jerry Johnson; paternal grandparents: Louis & Helen Taute.

Mandy is survived by her son: Ronny Trent, III; parents: Louis & Pamela Taute; sisters: Tabatha Taute, Shelly Taute-Renno; grandmother: Peggy Johnston; Aunt: Cheryl Johnston-McKinney; cousin: Monica Berberich-Wilson; several nieces and nephews; 2 great nephews and many friends.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600