Rose Marie Figgs Howey

Rose Marie Figgs Howey, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Midland Hospice. She was born July 19, 1931 in Topeka to Herman and Faye (Dewey) Collard.

Rose Marie was a graduate of Topeka High School. She was a secretary for Yellow Freight Line Trucking Company for over 20 years. She married Robert "Steve" Dean Figgs on August 25, 1951 in Topeka, he preceded her in death on July 17, 1979. She later married Don R. Howey on April 23, 1985, he preceded her in death on October 12, 2000. Rose Marie loved to garden, play cards and bird watching. She loved to host family get togethers.

Rose Marie is survived by her three sons Steve Robert (Loranda) Figgs of Topeka, Jim Dean Figgs of Topeka and Tom H. (Jeanne) Figgs of Maple Hill; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at Mount Hope Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday, May 24 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 2625 NW Rochester Rd, Topeka, KS 66617, American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd, Topeka, KS 66604 or Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606.