Faye N. Molitor, 93, of Parsons and former longtime Chetopa resident, died at 2:40 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Elm Haven East Nursing Home.
Born December 11, 1928 in rural Bartlett, Faye Norleen Vance was the daughter of Lewis Riley and Edith Marie (Sanderson) Vance. As a young girl, she grew up and attended Foland School in rural Bartlett.
Faye and Robert Eugene “Bob” Molitor were united in marriage December 8, 1951, at Huntsville, Arkansas. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Chetopa, where she lived until recently. For a time, Faye worked at the Lee Garment Factory
For a time, Faye worked at the Lee Garment Factory in Chetopa. Most of her life, though, was devoted to making a home for her family. She loved to cook and bake delicious pies and cakes. Her greatest joy came from babysitting and caring for her grandchildren. A devoted Christian, she was a member of the First Christian Church in Chetopa.
Faye is survived by her son, Leonard Molitor (wife, Annette), of Chetopa; grandchildren, Lewis Molitor of Bartlett and Shayla Gray (husband, Christopher), of Waco, Texas; great-grandsons, Dayson and Karson. Her sister, Jacqueline Williams of Columbus and brother, T. J. Vance (Gloria) of Haysville, also survive.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, April 14, 1992; a brother, James Vance; and sister, Willa Deane Aldrich.
Friends may call at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa to sign the register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. These may be left at or mailed to the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.