Daphne Mae Cave, 70, of Parsons, died at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008, at her home. She had been in her usual health, and death was not expected.
She was born November 16, 1937, at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, Kansas, to Lloyd and Hope (Newell) Bennett. As a young girl, she grew up in the rural Altamont area where she attended Newell Rural School, Ellis Grade School, and was a 1955 graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.
She lived her adult life in Parsons where she worked as head-cashier at Don Divine's Restaurant, and also at Charles Prescription Shop for several years.
She was a member of the Altamont Methodist Church, a charter member of FCE Ideal Home Extension Unit, and the S.E.K. Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club. In previous years, she was active in planning her class reunions and enjoyed attending alumni banquets.
She and Howard B. Cave were married June 12, 1955, in Altamont, Kansas, at the Altamont Methodist Church. He preceded her in death April 17, 2007. She lived her life for and through her children.
SURVIVORS:
One Son – Darrell Cave Parsons, KS
One Daughter – Michele Cave Parsons, KS
One Sister – Ardith Holmes Altamont, KS
Three Nephews – Stan Holmes, Tony Holmes & Jeff Holmes
Five Great-Nieces and Nephews
Two Step-Great-Nephews
Three Great-Great-Nieces
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Ideal Home Extension Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Daphne Mae Cave, please visit our flower store.
She was born November 16, 1937, at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, Kansas, to Lloyd and Hope (Newell) Bennett. As a young girl, she grew up in the rural Altamont area where she attended Newell Rural School, Ellis Grade School, and was a 1955 graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.
She lived her adult life in Parsons where she worked as head-cashier at Don Divine's Restaurant, and also at Charles Prescription Shop for several years.
She was a member of the Altamont Methodist Church, a charter member of FCE Ideal Home Extension Unit, and the S.E.K. Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club. In previous years, she was active in planning her class reunions and enjoyed attending alumni banquets.
She and Howard B. Cave were married June 12, 1955, in Altamont, Kansas, at the Altamont Methodist Church. He preceded her in death April 17, 2007. She lived her life for and through her children.
SURVIVORS:
One Son – Darrell Cave Parsons, KS
One Daughter – Michele Cave Parsons, KS
One Sister – Ardith Holmes Altamont, KS
Three Nephews – Stan Holmes, Tony Holmes & Jeff Holmes
Five Great-Nieces and Nephews
Two Step-Great-Nephews
Three Great-Great-Nieces
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Ideal Home Extension Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Daphne Mae Cave, please visit our flower store.
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