Winifred Ann (Reed) Teeter

Winifred Ann (Winnie) Reed Teeter, Wichita, KS, formerly of Lyons and Halstead, KS, passed away October 24, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born December 10, 1932 in Lyons, KS, the daughter of Francis L. and Helen J. Reed. She married Max Teeter June 5, 1954 in Lyons, Kansas. He survives. She is also survived by a son, Brad (Sharon) Teeter, Wichita; three daughters, Deborah (Ken) Raney, Wichita; Vicky (Jeff) Miller, Sterling, KS; Beverly (Bruce) Bishop, Wichita; twelve grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, Norman (Sharon) Reed; Max (Janet) Fossey; Dale (Maggie) Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Kimberley Teeter Kurtz; a daughter-in-law Krista Terry Teeter, and a sister, Elaine Fossey Lockwood. 

Winifred earned a teaching certificate from McPherson College and taught kindergarten at Junction City, KS before her marriage. Winifred and Max farmed north of Lyons in Rice County for fifty years. Winifred was a member of Grace Community Church, Newton, KS. Along with her husband, she served in missions as one of the founders and board members of Haiti Love and Faith, as well as volunteering with Teen Mission International in Merritt Island, FL. She was an accomplished seamstress and sewed everything from doll clothes to wedding dresses to quilts to full-size tepees for Teen Mission. She was a loving wife and mother, and a devoted “Grammy” to her twelve grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She had a strong faith in Christ, and served in various roles in church throughout her life.

Private family graveside service was held October 26, at Lyons Cemetery. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at Grace Community Church, 1600 S Anderson Rd, Newton, KS.

Memorials are suggested to Life Change Camp, Clinton, MO, c/o Grace Community Church, 1600 S Anderson Rd, Newton, KS 67114.  Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons is handling arrangements.

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