Barbara Jean Fox, 69, of Topeka, passed away, Monday, September 17, 2007 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born November 9, 1937 in Topeka the daughter of Oscar and Leona Waller. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of TopekaHigh School and attended WashburnUniversity.
She married James E. Fox January 20, 1956. He preceded her in death December 5, 1997. Survivors include her children, Craig (Cheryl) Fox, Topeka; Deborah Fox, Topeka; and Bryan (Laura) Fox, Lawrence; two sisters, Donna (Tom) Petree, Topeka; Delores (Jeb) Benbow, Urbandale, IA; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m.Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt.HopeCemetery. Mrs. Fox will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions may be given to Topeka Rescue Mission or to Bethel Community Church, 6944 NW Landon, Silver Lake, KS 66539. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.