Anna Mae Whitaker, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a long battle with COPD. She was born August 22, 1937 to Pete and Frances Sprofera of Kansas City, MO. She waitressed at Perkins from 1978 to 1992. She had a passion for travelling. Her most treasured vacations were to Italy, Sicily, New Orleans, and Hawaii.  She also loved to spend her time shopping, cooking, and visiting with her family and friends. She never met a stranger and was beloved by every person who met her. She held unique bonds with each person in her life. She was a cherished wife, mother, Nani, sister, Si Si, cousin, and friend. She will be missed greatly by her loved ones.

  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, James Whitaker, of the home; daughter, Sherri Brooks and beloved son-in-law Rob Brooks of Blue Springs, MO; daughter, Vicki McGill of Blue Springs, MO; son, Steve Sifuentes of Independence, MO; stepdaughter, Kelly (Rob) Smith; grandchildren, John Brooks, Nick McGill, Josh (Megan) Brooks, Trever (Amber) Sifuentes, Christina McGill, and Trent Sifuentes; step-grandchildren, Hayley and Clay Shelton; great grandson, Nolan Sifuentes; soon-to-be born great grandson McGill; sisters, Gerri Weyrauch, Bette Pittman, and Lynette Sprofera; brothers, Chuck (Brenda) Sprofera and Pete Sprofera.

  Visitation will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 1433 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015, on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm; service will follow at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be given to the COPD Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org) or the Arthritis National Research Foundation (www.curearthritis.org).

Arrangements: Royer-Hays Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO   816-229-5551