Fannie Marie Houser's Obituary
Fannie Marie Houser, age 83 of Fredonia, died Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Neodesha. Marie was born on December 11, 1932 in Havensville, Kansas the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Huntley) Flowers.
In 1952 Marie married Curtis AJ Bailey and they later divorced, on August 26, 1966 Marie married Benjamin V. Houser. They were married for 37 years until his death of November 11, 2003. Marie worked at home raising their children and working on their farm. She enjoyed watching WWF wresting, dancing, crossword puzzles and crochet. She was a great cook, but most of all she loved her family and her special dog companion Bandit.
Marie is survived by:
6 Children:
Shane Houser of Independence
Shonna Busch and husband Terry of Fredonia
Bill Bailey and wife Tammy of Topeka
Steve Bailey and wife Theresa of Topeka
Jim Bailey and wife Cindy of Topeka
Danny Bailey of Topeka
Step Children:
Cathy Bronson of Fredonia
Portia Huntley of LaFountaine
3 Brothers:
Don Flowers
Jim Huntley
Larry Huntley
2 Sisters:
Rose Watson
Deloris Cavner
26 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren and 10 Great-great grandchildren
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ben, son Richard Bailey, brothers: Kenny Huntley, Bill Flowers, sisters JoAnn Brock, Mary Fisher, Grace Schafer, step siblings: Daryl Flowers, Wayne Flowers, Vicki Flowers and great grandson Eli Fowler.
Funeral service will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia with Pastor Mike Hughes officiating, burial to follow at Koger-Cheatham Cemetery. Visitation will be held the same day from noon until service time. Memorials have been suggested to the: Fredonia Pound Pals and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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