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Edna Capps Obituary

Capps, Edna M., 73, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and retired child care provider entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her family on Wed. Aug. 13, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert Watkins and Ruth Watkins-Smith and sister Betty Lou Watkins. Edna is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Barney, son Ronald Capps (Bonnie) of Wichita, brothers William Watkins (companion Sue) of Wichita, Benny Watkins (Joyce) of Vici, OK, Don Smith of Wichita, grandson Camden Capps and many nieces and nephews. Family visitation 6pm-8pm, Fri. Aug. 15th at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel. Funeral service will be held 11am on Sat. Aug. 16th at the Church of The First Born with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials established with the General Assembly and the Church of The First Born 3742 S. West Street, Wichita, KS 67217.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2008.

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Ruth Bird

September 22, 2008

I know Edna from Safeway. She was sure a sweet lady.
Melvin and Ruth Bird

David Coffey

August 18, 2008

Barney and Ron
Sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother my thoughts and prayers go out to both of you .

Jim Zeiner

August 16, 2008

Ron,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

larry james

August 16, 2008

very sorry to hear of your loss may god be with you all

Patty Ballinger (Gauna)

August 16, 2008

Our prayer's are with you and your family. Edna was a sweet Lady.

Bill and Sherry Hovorak

August 16, 2008

Barney,
We were so saddened to hear of your wife's passing. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family during this most difficult of times.

Debbie and Megan Boldea

August 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Edna was a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet person who made everyone feel important. We were blessed to have her in our lives. We will miss her.

David & Pat Pate

August 15, 2008

Ron, Bonnie & Barney, God is with you forever and especially in your time of need. Rest on His shoulder for your strength. You are in our prayers. God bless you.

Lynn and Laurie Ungles

August 15, 2008

Barney, Ron and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always, especially in this time of sorrow. May God give you the strength to work through this difficult time.

Bill Bailey

August 15, 2008

Annette and my thoughts are with you and Bonnie at this time of sorrow.

John and Wayne Englebright Teresa Glendening

August 15, 2008

Barney, our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill Maness

August 15, 2008

Our sincere condolences to Barney and Ron on your loss.

Ken Holland

August 15, 2008

Ron.Sorry to read of your moms passing.Our prayers are with you.

Bob & Jane Bulman

August 15, 2008

Ron, Bonnie and Camden
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you during this time. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.

Kreg Ankerholz

August 15, 2008

My condolences go out to the family in this time of grief.

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