Daughter of Richard William "Dick" Tothz and Amy Lois Erwin-Tothz.
Audrey Lois Tohtz Kennedy died Monday, Sept. 5, in Marion. She had suffered a stroke in August and was in hospice care. She had a peaceful death surrounded by family.
Earlier this year Audrey celebrated her 90th birthday at events in Nevada, Mo., and Dallas, Texas. At both events were dozens of lifelong friends and family, including her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was much laughter, many stories, and memories abounding of a woman whose life was an inspiration and a celebration of joy and service to others.
She was born Apr. 20, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Blewett High School in St. Louis in 1943. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1946 and from William Jewell College in 1948. They moved to Nevada where Don practiced law and later became a judge. They moved to Kansas City, Mo., when Don was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals in 1978, where he served until his retirement.
Don and Audrey lived many years in Nevada, Mo., raised their family there and engaged in numerous civic activities as well as being active members of First Baptist Church. While in Nevada, Don and Audrey lost a son, Roger Quin, to lukemia at the age of 17. Though heartbroken, they set about making a positive impact on Roger's many friends, the church and the entire community through memorials, scholarships and various events that commemorated Roger's life and the faith of the family.
Audrey's life was devoted to her family and her steadfast faith in God. She loved life, music, and laughter and she never stopped thinking of others and ways in which to help her many friends but also people whom she had never met. She was a talented singer and shared he lovely voice over many years in her church and in many civic events.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2008, son Roger in 1973, brother Jack Tohtz, parents Richard and Amy Tohtz, and her son-in-law Wayne Dean.
She is survived by daughters, Julianne Kennedy Pederson of Dallas, Jennifer Kennedy Dean and Priscilla Kennedy Graham of Marion; two son-in-law, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 at Marion Baptist Church in Marion. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church or The Praying Life Foundation (www.prayinglife.org)
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Audrey Lois Tohtz Kennedy died Monday, Sept. 5, in Marion. She had suffered a stroke in August and was in hospice care. She had a peaceful death surrounded by family.
Earlier this year Audrey celebrated her 90th birthday at events in Nevada, Mo., and Dallas, Texas. At both events were dozens of lifelong friends and family, including her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was much laughter, many stories, and memories abounding of a woman whose life was an inspiration and a celebration of joy and service to others.
She was born Apr. 20, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Blewett High School in St. Louis in 1943. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1946 and from William Jewell College in 1948. They moved to Nevada where Don practiced law and later became a judge. They moved to Kansas City, Mo., when Don was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals in 1978, where he served until his retirement.
Don and Audrey lived many years in Nevada, Mo., raised their family there and engaged in numerous civic activities as well as being active members of First Baptist Church. While in Nevada, Don and Audrey lost a son, Roger Quin, to lukemia at the age of 17. Though heartbroken, they set about making a positive impact on Roger's many friends, the church and the entire community through memorials, scholarships and various events that commemorated Roger's life and the faith of the family.
Audrey's life was devoted to her family and her steadfast faith in God. She loved life, music, and laughter and she never stopped thinking of others and ways in which to help her many friends but also people whom she had never met. She was a talented singer and shared he lovely voice over many years in her church and in many civic events.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2008, son Roger in 1973, brother Jack Tohtz, parents Richard and Amy Tohtz, and her son-in-law Wayne Dean.
She is survived by daughters, Julianne Kennedy Pederson of Dallas, Jennifer Kennedy Dean and Priscilla Kennedy Graham of Marion; two son-in-law, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 at Marion Baptist Church in Marion. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church or The Praying Life Foundation (www.prayinglife.org)
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Daughter of Richard William "Dick" Tothz and Amy Lois Erwin-Tothz.
Audrey Lois Tohtz Kennedy died Monday, Sept. 5, in Marion. She had suffered a stroke in August and was in hospice care. She had a peaceful death surrounded by family.
Earlier this year Audrey celebrated her 90th birthday at events in Nevada, Mo., and Dallas, Texas. At both events were dozens of lifelong friends and family, including her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was much laughter, many stories, and memories abounding of a woman whose life was an inspiration and a celebration of joy and service to others.
She was born Apr. 20, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Blewett High School in St. Louis in 1943. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1946 and from William Jewell College in 1948. They moved to Nevada where Don practiced law and later became a judge. They moved to Kansas City, Mo., when Don was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals in 1978, where he served until his retirement.
Don and Audrey lived many years in Nevada, Mo., raised their family there and engaged in numerous civic activities as well as being active members of First Baptist Church. While in Nevada, Don and Audrey lost a son, Roger Quin, to lukemia at the age of 17. Though heartbroken, they set about making a positive impact on Roger's many friends, the church and the entire community through memorials, scholarships and various events that commemorated Roger's life and the faith of the family.
Audrey's life was devoted to her family and her steadfast faith in God. She loved life, music, and laughter and she never stopped thinking of others and ways in which to help her many friends but also people whom she had never met. She was a talented singer and shared he lovely voice over many years in her church and in many civic events.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2008, son Roger in 1973, brother Jack Tohtz, parents Richard and Amy Tohtz, and her son-in-law Wayne Dean.
She is survived by daughters, Julianne Kennedy Pederson of Dallas, Jennifer Kennedy Dean and Priscilla Kennedy Graham of Marion; two son-in-law, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 at Marion Baptist Church in Marion. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church or The Praying Life Foundation (www.prayinglife.org)
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Audrey Lois Tohtz Kennedy died Monday, Sept. 5, in Marion. She had suffered a stroke in August and was in hospice care. She had a peaceful death surrounded by family.
Earlier this year Audrey celebrated her 90th birthday at events in Nevada, Mo., and Dallas, Texas. At both events were dozens of lifelong friends and family, including her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was much laughter, many stories, and memories abounding of a woman whose life was an inspiration and a celebration of joy and service to others.
She was born Apr. 20, 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Blewett High School in St. Louis in 1943. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College in 1946 and from William Jewell College in 1948. They moved to Nevada where Don practiced law and later became a judge. They moved to Kansas City, Mo., when Don was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals in 1978, where he served until his retirement.
Don and Audrey lived many years in Nevada, Mo., raised their family there and engaged in numerous civic activities as well as being active members of First Baptist Church. While in Nevada, Don and Audrey lost a son, Roger Quin, to lukemia at the age of 17. Though heartbroken, they set about making a positive impact on Roger's many friends, the church and the entire community through memorials, scholarships and various events that commemorated Roger's life and the faith of the family.
Audrey's life was devoted to her family and her steadfast faith in God. She loved life, music, and laughter and she never stopped thinking of others and ways in which to help her many friends but also people whom she had never met. She was a talented singer and shared he lovely voice over many years in her church and in many civic events.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2008, son Roger in 1973, brother Jack Tohtz, parents Richard and Amy Tohtz, and her son-in-law Wayne Dean.
She is survived by daughters, Julianne Kennedy Pederson of Dallas, Jennifer Kennedy Dean and Priscilla Kennedy Graham of Marion; two son-in-law, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 at Marion Baptist Church in Marion. Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church or The Praying Life Foundation (www.prayinglife.org)
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
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