Anna Filkins obituary: Anna Filkins's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Anna "Jean" Filkins
1928 - 2020

Obituary photo of Anna Filkins, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Anna Filkins, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Anna "Jean" Filkins
1928 - 2020

Anna “Jean” Filkins, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Rolling Hills Assisted Living and Nursing Center.

She was born on August 18, 1928 to Charles and Lillie (Thompson) Spaulding in Topeka, KS.

Anna was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church.

Anna is survived by her children, James C. (Susan) Filkins, III, Charles (Marilyn) Filkins, Gwen (Greg) Steele and Steven Filkins; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James C. Filkins, Jr. and a daughter, Kathryn Filkins.

Anna will lie in state Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a visitation to take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.

Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.

Memorial contributions may be made to TARC, 2701 SW Randolph, Topeka, KS, 66611 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS, 66604.

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Anna “Jean” Filkins, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Rolling Hills Assisted Living and Nursing Center.

She was born on August 18, 1928 to Charles and Lillie (Thompson) Spaulding in Topeka, KS.

Anna was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church.

Anna is survived by her children, James C. (Susan) Filkins, III, Charles (Marilyn) Filkins, Gwen (Greg) Steele and Steven Filkins; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James C. Filkins, Jr. and a daughter, Kathryn Filkins.

Anna will lie in state Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a visitation to take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.

Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.

Memorial contributions may be made to TARC, 2701 SW Randolph, Topeka, KS, 66611 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS, 66604.

To leave a message of condolence for Anna’s family, or to share a special memory of Anna, click the Share Memories button above.


Services & Gatherings

In State

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Visitation

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Service

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map

Interment

Mount Hope Cemetery
4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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