Memorial services for Virginia Kreider, 94, Lawrence, will be at 2 pm Saturday, November 7, at First Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held from 1 pm until service time. Inurnment will be 1 pm Sunday at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, Kan. Mrs. Kreider died Monday at her daughter’s home in Kansas City, Mo. She was born December 3, 1920, in Atchison, the daughter of Aver Roy and Verna Elizabeth Simmons Schurman.
She married Harry Wilfred Kreider on May 30, 1939, in Horton, Kan. After marriage, they moved to Effingham, Kan. and lived there for 18 years, where she opened a beauty shop. After moving to Lawrence, she worked for Hallmark Cards for 10 years and then opened the beauty shop at Presbyterian Manor. She was an active 51 year member of First Presbyterian Church and held many positions over the years and was a member of several social groups. Harry preceded her in death on February 4, 2010.
Mrs. Kreider was also preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Lee Kreider, a granddaughter, Kimberly Hamon, and a son-in-law, Ray Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna Smith of Kansas City, Mo.,and Harriett Hamon and husband Gary of Lawrence; grandchildren Troy Hamon and wife Amanda, Travis Hamon and wife Jennifer, Shannon Gotmer and husband Al, Shawn Smith; great-grandchildren Miranda, Mikayla, Tucker, Troy, Laney, Taylor, and Teagan.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
Donna and Harriet I was so surprised to see that your mother had passed . You have my sincere condolences. I always loved going to your house in Effingham . When Margie would get a perm your mother would let me go upstairs and play in your room! Bet you didn’t know that! And she would bake cookies and let me help. Oh the memories we have . Love them.
Prayers for you all.
Sharman
We are so sorry for your loss. Our Families were very close through the many years.
Our prayers go for each and every one of your wonderful Family.
Love you all
Don and Carolyn
So sad to hear about Virginia’s passing. I am a friend of her niece, Vonnie Stoia. She loved her aunt dearly and spoke of her often plus visiting her as much as possible.
She lived a long, loving life and God will add a special person to his home in heaven.
Such a wonderful person to be related too…I will miss so very much our times together and the interesting conversations we had over these many years past. She loved her family and friends and her Lord. A truly dear and caring person. We were fortunate to have her in our lives.
Donna & Harriett
Your Mother was a special lady!! She made my life beautiful for many years. Always enjoyed being with her and your Dad. Our sympathy to you and your families.
Bob & Helen
Our deepest sympathy to Donna and Harriett
and their families.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this
time.
I was very sadden to hear about Virginia’s passing. It was not too long ago I spoke with her and Donna at the grocery store. I will miss the warmth of her smile.
The Kreider and Hamon families are in my thought’s and prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy Riling