Gene Beryl Bryan Twyford

Gene Beryl Bryan Twyford, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Newton, Kansas.

Gene was born on August 31, 1921 in Stonington, Colorado to Samuel and Blanche (Bohl) Bryan.

Gene married Lewis Oliver Twyford on October 29, 1938 in Johnson City, Kansas. They were married for 53 years prior to his death on September 21, 1991.

Gene was a homemaker and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She was a great cook, wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. She lived in Stafford, Kansas for sixty plus years until her health began to fail and she moved to Newton to be closer to her children and receive additional care. She was a member of the Newton Christian Church for many years.

She is survived by her children: Judy Kay Schremmer of Wichita, and Lewis and Paulette Twyford of Newton; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband: Oliver Twyford; baby girl: Viola Gene Twyford; four brothers and nine sisters.

A memorial service and burial are planned for Saturday, June 18 at 2:30 pm, Newton Christian Church, 210 Southport Dr, Newton, KS 67114. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Newton Christian Church.

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