Irene E. Willey, 89, of Parsons, died at 2:38 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Elm Haven West Nursing Home in Parsons.
She was born August 28, 1922, in Valeda, Kansas to Glen Thomas and Vida Ann (Neidigh) Bowman. During high school years she moved to Altamont where she attended school and graduated from Labette County Community High School.
On May 13, 1944, she married Jim Cross. Following marriage, they lived in Oswego, Kansas where she was a homemaker. They later divorced. In July of 1967, she married Orval Willey. While living in Parsons, she was employed by Fred Ronald Manufacturing Company for over 25 years.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include:
Husband – Orval Willey of the home
One Son – Bob Cross and wife, Jean Chanute, KS
One Daughter – Marie Mahoney and husband, Michael Overland Park, KS
One Stepson – Jimmy Willey and wife, Brenda Salina, KS
One Stepdaughter – Jackie Gitchel and husband, Bob Pueblo, CO
Five Grandchildren
Five Step-grandchildren
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Three Brothers – Ralph Bowman and wife, Retha Springfield, MO
Raymond Bowman and wife, Naomi Wichita, KS
Leo Bowman and wife, Michiko Russellville, AR
She was preceded in death by one sister.
Following cremation, the family will hold private services at a future date. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Irene E. Willey, please visit our flower store.
She was born August 28, 1922, in Valeda, Kansas to Glen Thomas and Vida Ann (Neidigh) Bowman. During high school years she moved to Altamont where she attended school and graduated from Labette County Community High School.
On May 13, 1944, she married Jim Cross. Following marriage, they lived in Oswego, Kansas where she was a homemaker. They later divorced. In July of 1967, she married Orval Willey. While living in Parsons, she was employed by Fred Ronald Manufacturing Company for over 25 years.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include:
Husband – Orval Willey of the home
One Son – Bob Cross and wife, Jean Chanute, KS
One Daughter – Marie Mahoney and husband, Michael Overland Park, KS
One Stepson – Jimmy Willey and wife, Brenda Salina, KS
One Stepdaughter – Jackie Gitchel and husband, Bob Pueblo, CO
Five Grandchildren
Five Step-grandchildren
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Three Brothers – Ralph Bowman and wife, Retha Springfield, MO
Raymond Bowman and wife, Naomi Wichita, KS
Leo Bowman and wife, Michiko Russellville, AR
She was preceded in death by one sister.
Following cremation, the family will hold private services at a future date. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Irene E. Willey, please visit our flower store.
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