Neva M. Fisk, 82, formerly of Edna and Parsons, passed away at 9:30 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Pittsburg Care and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburg, Kansas.
She was born May 15, 1934 in Coffeyville, Kansas to John "Russell" and Viola May (Duncan) Fisk. As a young girl, Neva grew up in rural Edna and was a 1952 graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont. She moved from the farm home place to Coffeyville where she found work as a waitress and later as a secretary.
In 1958, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to join the Air Force (WAF). She worked part time while attending Weaver Airline School taking a telecommunications course. She was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina and served as secretary to the WAF Commander. Neva was the first WAF at Charleston Air Force Base to make Airman First Class within her first "hitch" (three years).
After an honorable discharge in 1962, she moved to Parsons where she found work in sewing factories. Her last job was working for the City of Parsons until retiring. She loved that job most of all and made many friends while working there.
In 1950, Neva accepted the Lord as her Savior. She joined the Nazarene Church and was active in all church services including teaching children's Sunday School classes. She later moved her membership to the Free Will Baptist Church.
Neva was also a member of the Genealogical Society. Bowling was her favorite sport. She was an avid reader of books, especially biographies and Christian testimonies. Neva enjoyed playing the guitar and piano and loved getting together with others (to form a "band") who shared her love for country and gospel music. For several years, she supported Korean orphans and donated to other Christian causes as well.
Survivors include:
A Sister-in-law – Gaye Fisk (Roy's wife) Altamont, KS
Two Nephews – Steve Fisk and his wife, Gayla Altamont, KS
Michael Fisk Union Grove, WI
Two Nieces – Gina Frazier and her husband, Dan Boonville, MO
Lisa Lundquist and her husband, Paul Lisle, IL
Four Great-Nieces
Four Great-Nephews
Two Great-Great-Nieces
Eight Great-Great Nephews
She was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Lloyd Raymond Fisk and Roy H. Fisk.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons with Rev. Greg Garrett officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery at Edna, Kansas. Friends may call at their convenience from 3-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Gideons International. 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 Neva M. Fisk, please visit our flower store.
She was born May 15, 1934 in Coffeyville, Kansas to John "Russell" and Viola May (Duncan) Fisk. As a young girl, Neva grew up in rural Edna and was a 1952 graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont. She moved from the farm home place to Coffeyville where she found work as a waitress and later as a secretary.
In 1958, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to join the Air Force (WAF). She worked part time while attending Weaver Airline School taking a telecommunications course. She was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina and served as secretary to the WAF Commander. Neva was the first WAF at Charleston Air Force Base to make Airman First Class within her first "hitch" (three years).
After an honorable discharge in 1962, she moved to Parsons where she found work in sewing factories. Her last job was working for the City of Parsons until retiring. She loved that job most of all and made many friends while working there.
In 1950, Neva accepted the Lord as her Savior. She joined the Nazarene Church and was active in all church services including teaching children's Sunday School classes. She later moved her membership to the Free Will Baptist Church.
Neva was also a member of the Genealogical Society. Bowling was her favorite sport. She was an avid reader of books, especially biographies and Christian testimonies. Neva enjoyed playing the guitar and piano and loved getting together with others (to form a "band") who shared her love for country and gospel music. For several years, she supported Korean orphans and donated to other Christian causes as well.
Survivors include:
A Sister-in-law – Gaye Fisk (Roy's wife) Altamont, KS
Two Nephews – Steve Fisk and his wife, Gayla Altamont, KS
Michael Fisk Union Grove, WI
Two Nieces – Gina Frazier and her husband, Dan Boonville, MO
Lisa Lundquist and her husband, Paul Lisle, IL
Four Great-Nieces
Four Great-Nephews
Two Great-Great-Nieces
Eight Great-Great Nephews
She was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Lloyd Raymond Fisk and Roy H. Fisk.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons with Rev. Greg Garrett officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery at Edna, Kansas. Friends may call at their convenience from 3-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Gideons International. 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 Neva M. Fisk, please visit our flower store.
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