Etha Rose Nafranovich, 87 of Kechi Ks, passed away on Saturday February 17th at her home. She was born Timbo, Ark., the daughter of Herman W. Martin and Enda Marie (Rose) Martin. She enjoyed going to garage sales, traveling and camping. She also loved all animals and had never met a stranger. Most of all, she loved her family!
Etha Rose was preceded in death by her father, Herman W. Martin, her mother Enda Marie Rose Orr, her spouse Edward A. Nafranovich, her sisters Billie Sue Kersey, Linda Kay Ancsin, Sherry Ann Reel and Jamie Yvonne Gorges, niece Michelle Ancsin Bergsma, nephews Trent Niles Lopeman and Tyson Ray Lopeman.
She is survived by her daughters, Roselie Redford of Newkirk OK, Jerhonda Wanko of Newkirk OK, Billie Jean Anderson of Kechi KS, Teresa Barnes of Kechi KS and her son Thomas Leo Barnes Jr. She is also survived by her sisters Betty (Tom) Patry from Valley Center KS, and Cindy Martin of Blackwell Ok, grandchildren Justin Anderson, Shauna Rose Anderson, Elle Lee Barnes, Kirk Brown, Christopher Redford, Robert Redford, Jennifer Clark and Shannon Randol, as well as 10 Great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.
Service will be held 2:00pm Friday, February 23rd, at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S.Cedar, Valley Center KS. Graveside service will follow at Kechi Township Cemetery at 6523 N.Hillside Ave.
In lieu of flowers, we would encourage donations to Alzheimer or Dementia research foundations.
Condolences maybe left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.