Betty Ruth White, age 100, resident of Fort Scott, KS, formerly of Uniontown, KS, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at Guest Home Estates, Fort Scott.  Some of her final words were “I want to see Jesus.”  She was born January 7, 1924, the daughter of Charles and Rena McKinnis Smith.  Betty graduated from Uniontown High School.  She married Leonard White on January 29, 1942, in Redfield, KS.  Other than living in Atlanta and Boston when Leonard was in the service, she was a lifetime Uniontown resident.  She played piano in her early years at the Uniontown Methodist Church.  Betty joined the Grace Baptist Tabernacle when she was baptized in 1979.  She was a loving wife, mother, and friend.

 

Survivors include her son Gary Joe White (Judy), Uniontown, KS; 3 grandchildren, Gary White, Kansas City, Dr. Jodi Julien (Steve), St. Lucie, FL, and Alaina Navarette (John), Coral Springs, FL; 3 step grandchildren, James Stark (Johnnie), Jennifer Ballou (Simon), and Julie Buchta (Bryan); 10 great grandchildren; 8 step great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 4 step great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; a brother, Glenn Smith; and her parents.

 

The family wishes to give a special thank you to Guest Home Estates and Mt. Carmel Hospice for their care and compassion.

 

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, February 29^th, at the U. S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott.  Memorials are suggested to Guest Home Estates Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Kenneth Ross Wood, 92, formerly of Fort Scott, KS, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 17, 2024, at Medicalodge in Leavenworth, KS. He joins his beloved wife, Jennie, who preceded him in death in 2021. They were married over 62 years.

 

Kenneth was born February 7, 1932, on an 80-acre farm near Ft. Scott, KS, the third child of Clarence and Lena (Query) Wood.

Kenneth’s family attended the Methodist Church in Hammond, and Kenneth graduated as the Fulton high school salutatorian in 1949. His primary interest in high school was sports – softball, basketball, and track (javelin), but he also sang in the chorus, played the clarinet in band, had leading roles in class plays, and was vice president of the student council.

Kenneth attended Ft. Scott Junior College, Drury College, and Pittsburg State, graduating from Pittsburg State in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in math education. He taught school for two years in Coffeyville, KS, and two years in Leon, KS, while completing his master’s degree in math from Pittsburgh State (1957).

That same year, Ken moved to Santa Monica, CA, to become a computer programmer trainee for Systems Development Corporation.

He attended First Church of the Nazarene in Los Angeles, CA, and met Jennie Reynolds in Sunday School class. Ken and Jennie married in 1958. Ken accepted the Lord’s call to ministry in 1959 and graduated from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1964. Together, Ken and Jennie faithfully served the Lord at Nazarene churches in Deepwater, MO, Carl Junction, MO, Brainerd, MN, and Rochester, MN. Ken was loved by his congregations, serving faithfully with wisdom, humility, and integrity.

 

In 1996, Ken and Jennie retired to the Wood family farm in Ft. Scott, KS, and Ken began pulpit supply followed by a pastorate at Humboldt Church of the Nazarene. From 2001 to 2005, he pastored at Fulton United Methodist Church. Ken and Jennie were members of Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene, ministering in a variety of ways in their church and community.

Ken’s hobbies included tending a large garden and fishing. He deeply loved his family. Many memories were made with grandchildren sharing practical skills, life wisdom, a listening ear, table games, laughter, and an after-dinner devotional. His family is forever marked by his godly character, his faithful prayers, and his loving investment in their lives.

 

Kenneth is survived by three children – Stan Wood (Denise) of Easton, Kansas, Melody Richardson (Lonnie) of Louisburg, Kansas, and Joy Parke (Phil) of Raymore, Missouri; a son-in-law, Charles Hornby, of Nevada, MO; eleven grandchildren – Briana Wood, Nathan (Natalie) Parke, Reagan Wood, Jaron (Brooke) Parke, Graham Wood, Carter (Meredith) Richardson, Ross Parke, Alexandra (Brice) Kudej, Annelise Parke, Davis Richardson, and Sawyer Richardson; four great-grandchildren – Noah, Hope, and Zoe Parke (Nathan and Natalie), Adalyn Parke (Jaron and Brooke, with a great-grandson due in May); a brother, C. Byrne Wood; a sister and brother-in-law, Loreta and Larry Jent; and a sister-in-law, Georgia Wood.

 

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie; parents, Clarence and Lena Wood; daughter, Suella Hornby; brother and sister-in-law, Leland and Wanda Wood; brother, Walter Wood; and sister-in-law, Rosalie Wood.

 

A funeral service will be held Friday, March 1st, 2024, 2:00 pm, at the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene, 1728 Horton St, Fort Scott, KS 66701, with visitation and viewing from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, and burial following at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Viewing is also available on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS, 66701, during normal business hours.

 

The service will be live-streamed via the church’s Facebook page. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene and left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

James (Jim) Roberts Miesner unexpectedly passed on to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Jim’s life was filled with multiple achievements, but none were more important than leading his family in Christ. Born to William H. and Martha Frances (Roberts) Miesner in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 22, 1943, Jim displayed athletic skill, particularly in football.

However, the Vietnam War interrupted Jim’s playing career when he patriotically volunteered to be an infantry officer in the 82^nd Airborne Division.

Jim joined the Army in October 1966, served one tour (1968-1969) in Vietnam as a first lieutenant (often filling roles meant for officers two ranks above his). Jim was honorably discharged from active duty in April 1969 and married his wife of nearly 55 years, Ann (Morgan) Miesner on May 10, 1969.

Jim’s service in Vietnam earned him the Bronze Star medal, Combat Infantryman badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, Vietnam Service medal, and National Defense Service medal, to name a few.

Jim rekindled his love of football after his service by coaching for several institutions:  Central Missouri State University (now known as University of Central Missouri), Fort Scott Community College, Cowley County Community College, and Arkansas City High School. While coaching,

Jim continued his pursuit of education and obtained his master’s degree and completed 77 hours of his doctorate. Jim served as Dean of Instruction at Panola College and culminated his career in education after 34 years of instruction and administration as President of Fort Scott Community College.

Jim actively participated in his community throughout his life and served in leadership roles across many organizations, including:  Veterans of Foreign Wars (lifetime member), Kiwanis Club (board member), Kansas Award for Excellence (board member and judge), USD 470 Board of Education (elected two terms), Two Rivers Quality Improvement Network (chair 9 years), Bourbon County Economic Development (council member), Arkansas City Beautification Foundation (trustee), Southwestern College Business and Industry Professional Development Center and Teacher Education Advisory committees.  While busy serving his community, Jim also served his church family acting in leadership and teaching roles too numerous to list.

While he gave his time to athletes, fellow coaches, students, educators, his community and church, Jim’s greatest achievement was how he poured the love of Christ into his family throughout his years. Jim chose to spend his retirement years praying, learning, and growing closer to his Savior, and he passionately shared his discoveries with his family at every opportunity. Holiday gatherings, visits, and phone calls always included conversations about the Lord and how He is alive and working in each of his family member’s lives. His unchangeable inner core of belief in Christ is Jim’s greatest contribution to those that he influenced.

Jim also possessed a lighter side. He never missed an opportunity to capitalize on his reputation as the King of Dad Jokes, often baffling those around him with his ultra dry sense of humor. He took immense joy and comfort in the laughter of his family and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his father, William H. Miesner; mother, Martha Frances (Roberts) Miesner; and brother, William (Hank) H. Miesner.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ann (Morgan) Miesner; children Kurt A. Miesner (Davi), Francy Miesner Mueller (Scott), Matthew Miesner (Shelly) and Hank Miesner (Tara); grandchildren, Riley Mueller, Cooper Mueller, Morgyn Miesner, Hugo Miesner, Emmy Miesner, Brody Mueller, Adeline Miesner, Lydia Miesner, Henry Miesner, Grace Miesner and August Miesner; sisters, Ann Ogle (Robert), Sue Burton (Ed) and Eve Bradsher (John) and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel.

Interment will follow in Fort Scott National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials are suggested to either Folds of Honor or Samaritan’s Purse and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Helen Wade, 87, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at the Medicalodge of Fort Scott.

 

Helen Lois Jackson Wade was born the daughter of Robert Elmer Jackson, Jr. and Orpha Geraldine (Dowty) Jackson, in rural Neodesha, Kansas on June 7, 1936, joining her sibling Jimmy who was two years older.  Her mother passed shortly after her birth of pneumonia.

 

Helen grew up in Redfield, Kansas, and attended the Redfield School. In her younger years she worked as a meat wrapper at the Foodtown grocery store.  She married Oscar James Wade on August 2, 1957, in Oklahoma.

 

OJ and Helen made their home near rural Redfield Kansas where they raised five boys; Mark, Phil, Steve, David, and Brian. Helen was a homemaker after marrying OJ. Her strong will helped her to survive raising five rambunctious and active boys. She loved to cook and made sure to feed anyone who came by the house. If you were helping haul hay or work cattle, you were guaranteed to be fed well.  Pat, Max, Troy, Marty, Mark, Mike, Jeff, Rich, and Kyle are just a few of the family friends that Helen loved to have stop in to visit & eat.   In her spare time, she loved to crochet and do embroidery.

 

After the boys were gone, she spent every day helping OJ around the farm, from feeding cattle to raking hay, which she couldn’t hardly wait to do.  Or she would go to the field and wait on OJ just to make sure he was okay.

 

In 1989 she lost her son Phil, and in 2022, her son Mark. After OJ’s passing in 2009, she continued on with the activities on the farm until her health failed and it became too much to continue. She enjoyed her Wednesday trips to town with Steve and the frequent Sonic stops for a drink or sandwich.

 

Helen has six grandkids: Jennifer, Sara, Lindsey, Taylor, Kyenne, Makyn, and two great-grandkids Emma and Marley. Helen is also survived by her sons and their wives, Steve and Linda, of Mapleton, Brian and Deana, of rural Fort Scott, and David and Deanna, also of Mapleton; and two sisters, Wilma Bradbury of Hammond, and Mary McKinnis, of Fort Scott.

In addition to her husband, OJ, and her sons Philip and Mark, Helen was also preceded in death by her brother Jimmy in 1996.

 

The Family would like to thank “Caring Hearts” and her caregivers: Diana Cavin, June Bloomfield, Lisa Metcalf, Emily Turner, and the others that were a part of her being able to stay at home as long as she could. Also, a special thanks to Danielle Little from Gentiva Hospice for making her comfortable in her final days.

 

John Durling will officiate graveside services for Helen at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Centerville Cemetery near Devon, Kansas, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

Pauline Sue Hart, 85, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on October 9, 1938, in Arcadia, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Fowler Coonrod and Mildred Pauline (Davis) Coonrod.

 

Pauline graduated from Arcadia High School as Class Valedictorian in 1956. She later received a Master’s Degree from Pittsburg State University. She worked at many interesting jobs, with her first being at Kress’s when she was a teenager. She also worked as an operator for Bell Telephone, and for the Fort Scott Board of Education. Upon completing her degree, she went to work for Girard High School as their Media Specialist.

 

She joined Kenneth Hart in marriage in 1958, and they enjoyed life and traveled. Their marriage later ended in divorce. She later met Mike McKenney and they were together since 1988.

 

Pauline is survived by Mike McKenney, of the home; her sisters, Laura Felt and husband Ronnie, of Fort Scott, and Peggy Broad and husband Eric, of Florida; two brothers, Jerry Coonrod, of Arcadia, and Jack Coonrod and Rick Kirby, of Florida; a sister, Peggy Broad and husband Eric; brothers-in-law, Craig McKenney and wife Dana, Mark McKenney and wife Cindy, Tim McKenney and wife Deb, all of Fort Scott, and Pat McKenney and wife Kathy, of McAllister, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Lisa Proctor and husband Keith, of Compton, Missouri, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant brother, George.

 

Pauline was compassionate and full of life. She had a heart for cats, and she loved to travel, read, and make jewelry. She was genuinely loved by many and will be truly missed.

 

Graveside services for Pauline will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Large-Pleasant View Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Care to Share, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

James (Jim) Roberts Miesner unexpectedly passed on to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim’s life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow in Fort Scott National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.  Memorials are suggested to either Folds of Honor or Samaritan’s Purse and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Christina Judith “Judy” Mack, age 80, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born July 24, 1943, in Grenada, West Indies, the daughter of Donald “Sam” Perrotte and Brownie Bonaparte.  At the age of eighteen, Judy left Grenada and moved to England where she attended nursing school.  While working as a nurse, Judy met her future husband, Devney Mack, Jr. of Ft. Scott, Kansas who was serving with the United States Air Force.

Judy and Devney were married on January 29, 1969, at Bedford, England.  After their marriage, they moved to Ft. Scott and Judy began working at Mercy Hospital.  Judy continued at Mercy as an ICU nurse until she retired at age seventy.  Judy was an active member of the United Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a Deaconess and served on the Evangelistic Committee.  She was also secretary of the Trustee Board and secretary of the Neosho Valley District Mission Department.  Judy loved music and sang in the church choir.

In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and traveling.  Judy had a eye for design and enjoyed decorating and arranging flowers.  She was an avid fan of local sports teams and faithfully attended Tiger and Greyhound sporting events.  She also cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Golden State Warriors.

 

Survivor include her children, Craig Davis (Jammie) of Haslet, Texas, Estella Lamfu (Charles) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Devney Mack III of Springfield, Missouri and Cyn-De Mack of Ft. Scott; thirteen grandchildren, Jarran Davis (Claudia), Michael Davis, Kyrin Armour, John Davis, Alexis Davis, Angel Mabwai, Alicia Dodd, Brent Dodd (Diana), Angelique Glasgow (Osagie), Brianna Lamfu, Adrian Lamfu, Raven Bouray (Michael), and Christian Mack and ten great-grandchildren, Jax, Jordan, Romeo, Marcus, Tamara, Maya, Jayla, Tiyana, Rory and Lilith.  Also surviving are numerous brothers and sisters including her sister, Diana Mitchell and niece, Allison both of England.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Devney on January 2, 2007.  She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Lance Davis and Matthew Dodd.

 

Rev. George Proctor will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 23^rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Justin Dean Hersh, age 45, a resident of Overland Park, KS passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home. He was born February 10, 1978, in Fort Scott, KS. to Jack D. Hersh and Ann (Cook) Hersh. He graduated from FSHS with the class of 1996, and then attended Kansas State University with degrees in Wildlife Biology and Natural Resources.

 

He is survived by his parents Leon and Ann Stark; sisters, Lisa Young, Amy Major (Mark); nephews, Jacob Major (Logan) and Alex Major; niece, Monica Hampton; aunt, Diann Tucker (Raymond), uncle, Garry Cook (Karen); and several cousins. He loved his constant companion, his dog, Lemmy.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hersh; paternal grandparents, Paul and Evelyn Hersh, Cecil and Marie Stark; and maternal grandparents, Amos and Alberta Cook.

 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, family gatherings, and K-State friends get togethers. He was an avid K-State Wildcat and Kansas City Chiefs fan.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 16^th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to either Community Christian Church or Fort Scott High School Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

 

Keith E. Gibson, age 89, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 31, 1934, in Mount Ayir, Iowa, the son of George Gibson and Violet Rowena Newman Gibson.

Keith served with the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956.  Following his military service, he married Barbara Stuckey on September 29, 1957, at Porterville, California.  He had worked for several years in the roofing business.  Keith will be remembered as a quiet man who could fix almost anything.  He especially enjoyed motorcycles and dune buggies, watching football and reading western novels.

 

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home; two sons, Randy Gibson and wife Julie, of Alpine, California and Russ Gibson and wife, Jill of Gentry, Arkansas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are three brothers and a sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

 

There was cremation and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Brenda Sue Hathaway, age 66, a resident of rural Fulton, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home.  She was born July 8, 1957, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Frank Leon Moore and Donna Hall Moore.

Brenda married David Hathaway on May 26, 1984, at Mapleton, Kansas.  Brenda never knew a stranger and loved meeting new people.  She worked in food service for both USD #234 in Ft. Scott as well as Country View Nursing Home in Prescott.  Her outgoing personality also led to a career in sales.  Brenda worked in the cell phone industry for several years.  Her success in this business gave her the opportunity to take numerous trips throughout the United States.

Brenda loved her family and wanted us all to remember, “When you have someone you love in Heaven, you have a little bit of Heaven in your home.”

 

Survivors include her husband, David, of the home; her children, Kyle Hathaway (Shannon), Rhonda Cole (Ben), Rachel Thompson, and Angela Carpenter (Jeff) all of Ft. Scott; seven grandchildren, Kyler Clampitt, Kaylyn Hathaway, Blaine Hathaway, Laryn Schnichels (Kyle), Hayden Cole (Madison), Nicolette Carpenter and Dalton Carpenter; six great-grandchildren, Cason, Colbi, Jace, Addy, Cohen and Spencer.  Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Patty Hathaway of Ft. Scott and Bertha Valdivia of Topeka, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.

Brenda was preceded in death by two sons, Kenny and Clinton Clampitt, her parents, Frank and Donna Moore, two brothers, David and Lonnie Moore, mother-in-law, Helen Hathaway, and brother-in-law, William Hathaway.

 

There was cremation.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Wednesday, February 14^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Private burial will take place at a later date in the Barnesville Cemetery east of Fulton, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Joann Delores Vann, age 82 a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away, Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Fort Scott. She was born September 7, 1941 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Anthony Nelson and Helen Turk Nelson.

She married Donald Vann, they had three children, Marsha Vann, Keith Vann and Lynette Vann.

Joann worked for 3M in Nevada, Missouri for over 20 years. In her younger years, she enjoyed camping and fishing. Joann also loved to go and watch her grandkids and great-grandkids participate in sporting events. The last several years she enjoyed going with her friends to play bingo.

Survivors include her two children, Marsha Vann and Keith Vann and wife Sherry, both of Fort Scott; two brothers, Robert Nelson, and Ricky Nelson, four sisters, Katherine Hopkins, Barbra Cruikshank, Rosemary Bradley, and Victoria Nelson; grandchildren, Tarrell Vann, and wife Erin, of Fort Scott, Darvin Willard and wife Amy, of Paola, Kansas, Trever Vann, of Fort Scott, E. J. Willard, of Omaha, Nebraska, Vanessa Willard, of Fort Scott, Kayla Woody, of Fort Scott, Heather Jackson, of Uniontown, Kansas, Sabrina Jackson, of Colony Kansas, and Greg Jackson of Wichita, Kansas; 30 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents,  a daughter, Lynette Vann, brother, Anthony Nelson, Jr., and a sister Carol Ford.

Rev. George Proctor will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 8^{th, 2024} at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Sharon Kay Mauck, age 77, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.  She was born December 26, 1946, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Kenneth Lee Peterson, Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Judy Peterson.

Sharon graduated from Ft. Scott Christian Heights with the Class of 1964.  She went on to graduate from Ft. Scott Junior College.  She married Raymond Weston Mauck on June 14, 1968, at Ft. Scott.

Sharon gave her life to Christ at an early age and did her best to serve Him throughout her lifetime.  Following their marriage, Ray and Sharon went to the mission field and served fourteen years in Jamaica.  After returning to Ft. Scott, she worked as the secretary at Ft. Scott Christian Heights and later did clerical work at Mercy Hospital and then Great West/Cigna.  After retirement, Sharon worked part-time for Midwest Hearing Aids.

Sharon was an active member of the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).  She and Ray served as children’s pastors for over thirty years where they had the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with numerous young people.  She was also an avid supporter of Ft. Scott Chrisitan Heights.

In her spare time, Sharon enjoyed doing embroidery, reading and tending to her flowers.  Sharon loved her family and faithfully looked after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband, Ray, of the home; her daughter, Amber Reeves of Ft. Scott; two granddaughters, Allie and Erika and three great-grandchildren, Micah, Roman and Olivia.  Also surviving are her father, Kenneth Peterson, Sr. of Ft. Scott; two brothers, Kenneth “Sonny” Peterson, Jr. (Betty) of Ft. Scott and Rodney Peterson (Heather) of Belleville, Ontario, Canada, three sisters, Pat Harris (Jim) of Pittsburg, Kansas, Marilyn Cornell (Bob) of Ft. Scott and Melinda Teed (Rick) of Kallispell, Montana; and in-laws, Marjorie Rice of Claremore, Oklahoma and Larry Mauck (Joann) of Eldorado Springs, Missouri as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Peterson.

 

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 9^th at the Parkway Church of God (Holiness).

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Peterson Memorial Fund at Ft. Scott Christian Heights and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.