Fay Ann (Owens) Duranleau's Obituary
Mrs. Fay Duranleau age 85, of Moline, Kansas passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 15, 2020.
Fay was born December 30, 1934 in Lafayette, New Jersey to Eleanor and Jack Owens. She married the love of her life Paul Duranleau on June 6, 1957 and they were blessed to have 64 years of love, life and laughter together.
Fay was the proud mother of 6 children, grandmother of 12, great-grandmother to 23 and a boundless source of energy; yet she had the innate gift to make each person feel as if they were the light of her life. Her gift of love was all encompassing not only to her family, but to friends and extended family as well.
Fay was an active member in the Altar Society of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Moline, Kansas, the Southern Belles and the Music/Literary group. She worked as secretary/ treasurer for Anthony Building and Remodeling, the family construction business prior to her move to Moline where she and her husband Paul own and operate the Flying D Ranch in Moline, Kansas.
Fay is survived by her husband of 64 years, Paul Duranleau.
Sons:
David (Abby) Duranleau of Greenbrier, New Jersey
Michael (Marilyn) Duranleau of Lowell, Vermont
Daughters:
Helen Duranleau Brennan of Davenport, Iowa
Faylene (Brian) Ahlers of Wichita, Kansas
Simonne Duranleau of Davenport, Iowa
Regina Duranleau of Augusta, Kansas
12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday May 19, 2020 at Countryside Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas
Rosary will be at 9:30 am Wednesday May 20, 2020 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline, Kansas
Services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday May 20, 2020 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Moline, Kansas
Memorial contributions can be made to St Mary’s Catholic Church, and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Services entrusted to:
Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349
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