Marietta Asenith Cartmell
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Marietta Asenith Cartmell (87) was born November 23, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Arthur and Julia Mabel (King) Cartmell. Marietta passed away November 22nd, 2025 at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri.
Marietta was a devoted follower of Christ from an early age and was active in Youth for Christ during the 1950s. She enjoyed a long and dedicated career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T, where she worked for thirty-one years before retiring in 1998. In the 1990s, she also shared her love of people through her work as a Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant.
A passionate Kansas City Royals fan, Marietta was proud to work for the organization from 2007 until 2020. She had a true servant’s heart and volunteered faithfully with Crossroads Hospice until 2020. She also cherished reading to students at Blackburn Elementary School and served her community by assisting with donations at Hilcrest Ministries.
Marietta loved to travel and went on many cruises throughout her life. For a time she owned a timeshare in Branson, Missouri, where she enjoyed wine tastings, music shows, and visits to Silver Dollar City. She was an active member of The Gathering at Noland Road in Independence, Missouri, remaining connected with her church family until 2020, when she transitioned to memory care, first at The Groves and later at Independence Manor.
Marietta is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include: cousins Kathryn Fish (Mike) of Kimberling City, Missouri, Ron King (Chris) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and her friend and caregiver, Lori King (Rod) of Independence, Missouri. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service and celebration of Marietta’s life will be held at a later time. Cremation services provided by Heartland Cremation and Burial Society of Raytown, Missouri.
We shared time with Marietta in choir and other activities at Birchwood Baptist Church many years ago. We remember her faithfulness and fun spirit in all things!
Our condolences to her family and friends.
The Schiller’s family will cherish every memory with her.
Many fun times of family gatherings and trips to Branson.
Welcome home our friend!
Marietta was not only a coworker at SWBT from the late 1970’s through our retirement in 1998 but a friend to my entire family. She visited us often and joined us on trips whenever she could. Marietta never knew a stranger. I will remember our times together always my friend.
I met Marietta when my ‘Bell’ office was moved to Independence in 1990. She was the friendliest person and funny. When my DIL brought my first Grandbaby up for me to show off she was one of the first to hold her.. After retirement and a few luncheons, I lost track of her. She was a Blessing to know & work with.
I had the pleasure of visiting with Marietta twice a month for the last 2 yrs at Independence Manor through Crossroads Hospice NKA ACG Hospice as a volunteer.
While Marietta couldn’t communicate normally, after years of setting with her talking, singing and giving her hand massages (which she loved) we communicated just fine. She even told a staff that I was her angle. I will cherish those words and Marietta in my heart forever.
What a great loss. My sincere sympathy and condolences.
I had the pleasure of Marietta working for me as an usher with the Kansas City Royals. She always had a wonderful relationship with fans and staff. She was a devoted Royals fan and she always engaged with people in an outstanding positive manner. Marietta will be greatly missed by all of us at the Royals. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Thanks for everything Marietta.