Isabel Christenberry

Isabel L. Christenberry, 82, of Overbrook, formerly of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011.

Isabel was born November 21, 1928, in Topeka, daughter of Perry and Stella (Sterling) Tice. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1945. Isabel worked for Shawnee Heights School District, and for 14 years as a records clerk for Southwestern Bell Telephone, until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church and volunteered with Compassionate Friends.

Isabel is survived by her son, Steve (Jeanie) Christenberry, Berryton; daughter, Robin (William) Moody, Scranton; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Louise Christenberry; sons, Robert Lee and Daniel Boyd Christenberry; and grandsons, David and Derrick Christenberry.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Isabel will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Brookside Retirement Community, 700 W 7th St., Overbrook, KS 66524 or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614.