Rose Marie Wilper, age 66, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
She was born on June 1st, 1955, at Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Charles A. and Rita R. (Burroughs) Wilper. Rose attended grade school in Harris, Kansas and graduated from Garnett High School in 1973. Rose attended Pittsburg State University and was a dispatcher for the City of Garnett and Anderson County for 32 years before retiring to Florida.
She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, serving on various committees including President of the Council of Catholic Women and leading weekly Rosary and Miraculous Medal novena at Mass.
Rose made numerous friends in New Smyrna Beach and enjoyed traveling with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rita Wilper.
Rose is survived by five brothers, Rex Wilper and wife Debbie of Garnett, Kansas, Billy Karl Wilper and wife Dianne of Garnett, Kansas, Charles Anthony Wilper and wife Angie of Wellsville, Kansas, Lee Wilper and wife Monica of Harris, Kansas, Paul Wilper of Wellsville, Kansas, two sisters, Mary Ann Morgan and husband Tim of Westphalia, Kansas, Julie Holloran and husband Marty of Garnett, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at St. Patricks Catholic Church, Emerald, with burial to follow in the St. Patricks Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening at the church, with visitation to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to W.I.N.G.S.
You may send your condolences to the family at
www.feuerbornfuneral.com
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