Twyla June Howerton Speer
06 June 1928 - 07 January 2018
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Twyla June (Howerton) Speer, age 89 of Columbus, passed away at Mercy Maude Norton Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Twyla was born on June 6, 1928 in Galena, KS to the union of William Ray Howerton and Jewell Gertrude (Blurton) Howerton.
She graduated from Galena High School with Honors in the Class of 1946.
She married Jack Ray Speer in Van Buren, AR on September 15, 1947. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1992.
Jack and Twyla had lived in several places throughout Kansas as well as Long Beach, CA during their married life, but they called Lowell, KS home for many of those years. While living in Lowell, they were active in the Elks Lodge of Galena, the Spring River Boat & Ski Club, and bowling leagues between Galena and Columbus.
Twyla had worked as a Legal Secretary for several law offices in Cherokee County, most recently with Prauser Law Office. They moved into the city of Columbus in 1976, and she retired in the mid 1980s.
In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, family camping trips, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She always loved to have a pretty planter of flowers outside her window that she could take care of. She attended Calvary Baptist Church where she was a charter member. She served as church secretary from 1994-2011.
Survivors include one son, Jack D. Speer (wife, Brenda) of Lowell; one daughter, Cindy L. Dunnic (husband, Kenny) of Columbus; one brother, Ray Howerton (wife, Esther) of Ames, IA; three grandchildren, Shannon Speer of Baxter Springs, Justin Ray Speer (wife, Stephanie) of Baxter Springs, and India Abbott of Diamond, MO; 8 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jewell Howerton; her husband, Jack Speer; as well as 4 brothers, and 1 sister.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus. Pastor Jim Bowles will officiate.
Burial will follow at Park Cemetery of Columbus.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6-7:00 PM, also at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
https://prod1.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/twyla-speer?fh_id=11793
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Twyla June Howerton Speer
06 June 1928 - 07 January 2018
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Twyla June (Howerton) Speer, age 89 of Columbus, passed away at Mercy Maude Norton Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Twyla was born on June 6, 1928 in Galena, KS to the union of William Ray Howerton and Jewell Gertrude (Blurton) Howerton.
She graduated from Galena High School with Honors in the Class of 1946.
She married Jack Ray Speer in Van Buren, AR on September 15, 1947. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1992.
Jack and Twyla had lived in several places throughout Kansas as well as Long Beach, CA during their married life, but they called Lowell, KS home for many of those years. While living in Lowell, they were active in the Elks Lodge of Galena, the Spring River Boat & Ski Club, and bowling leagues between Galena and Columbus.
Twyla had worked as a Legal Secretary for several law offices in Cherokee County, most recently with Prauser Law Office. They moved into the city of Columbus in 1976, and she retired in the mid 1980s.
In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, family camping trips, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She always loved to have a pretty planter of flowers outside her window that she could take care of. She attended Calvary Baptist Church where she was a charter member. She served as church secretary from 1994-2011.
Survivors include one son, Jack D. Speer (wife, Brenda) of Lowell; one daughter, Cindy L. Dunnic (husband, Kenny) of Columbus; one brother, Ray Howerton (wife, Esther) of Ames, IA; three grandchildren, Shannon Speer of Baxter Springs, Justin Ray Speer (wife, Stephanie) of Baxter Springs, and India Abbott of Diamond, MO; 8 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jewell Howerton; her husband, Jack Speer; as well as 4 brothers, and 1 sister.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus. Pastor Jim Bowles will officiate.
Burial will follow at Park Cemetery of Columbus.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 6-7:00 PM, also at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
https://prod1.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/twyla-speer?fh_id=11793
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