Gyneth Folk

Gyneth Lorene Folk, 94, formerly of Tyro, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas.

Gyneth was born on July 27, 1920 in Coffeyville, Kansas to James and Jessie (Tolbert) Childers. She grew up in Tyro, Kansas where she attended school. On May 27, 1937 she was married to Glen Folk in Clinton, Illinois. Mr. Folk served during WWII from 1942-1945, during that time Gyneth worked at the Kansas Ordinance Plant in Parsons.
The couple moved to Tyro in the 1940's where they made their home for more than 50 years. Glen preceded her in death on September 11, 2005.

Gyneth was a member of the Tyro Christian Church since November 28, 1948. She worked at the Church, School, P.T.A. and was a volunteer at Coffeyville Memorial Hospital. She served on the Tyro City Council for twelve years and was a member of the Tyro Demonstration Unit.

She is survived by her daughter Glenda Wolff and husband Paul of Valley Center, Kansas; son-in-law, Ron Moore of Derby, Kansas; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; sixteen great-great grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews.

In addition to her loving husband, Glen, she was also preceded in death by her parents, James and Jessie; daughters, Jacqueta Adams, Bonnie Moore; brother, James Childers; two sisters, Lucille Twitchell and Doris Jeffries.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville. Evangelist David Bycroft will officiate. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made payable to the Tyro Christian Church; these may also be left with the funeral home.

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