Rose Frances Byrnes

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Rose Frances Byrnes, age 79, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born April 18, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Sylvester Henry Brenner and Florence Marie Coakley Brenner. Rose graduated from Wyandotte High School and from Donnelly College in Kansas City. She later attended the University of Kansas where she met her husband, Jim. They were married June 9, 1956, at Prairie Village, Kan. Rose later received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Pittsburg State University. Rose taught at Winfield Scott Elementary School for 14 years. She later taught for two years at St. Mary's School. In addition, Rose and Jim owned and operated J&R Sales in Fort Scott. Following retirement, Rose continued to work as a substitute teacher and as a volunteer at St. Mary's School. She was a member of Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

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