Lora Felps 1943-2024

Lora Sue Felps, 81, of Holton, passed away in her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Sue, as most everyone knew her, was born in Holton on Aug. 29, 1943, to A.C. and Muriel Wolfe and was raised in Effingham. She was a graduate of ACCHS in 1961 and graduated from Highland Community College with a degree in early child development.

She began her career with NEK-CAP Jackson Co. Head Start as a teacher in 1981 and retired in 2012 as education specialist for Head Start, serving nine counties in northeast Kansas.

Sue had a great enthusiasm for child education and development along with a caring passion for the children under her care. She was also on the Advisory Council for the Foster Grandparent Program for Northeast Kansas from 1998 until her retirement in 2012. She was also active with the local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts with her children and grandson.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Muriel Wolfe; brothers James and Tom; sister Francis; and grandson Gary “Bubba.” She was also preceded in death by husband Larry; they were married on Jan. 25, 1974, until his death in February 2006.

Sue is survived by brother, Larry (Kay) Wolfe; sister, Joanna Wills; children Floyd “Buddy” Hladky, Sharman Hladky, Jon (Shammie) Felps and Joe (Neoma) Felps; as well as many loved nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will have a “Time of Remembrance” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Holton Vets Club, located at 926 W. Sixth St. Please feel free to bring any photos and stories that you would like to share.

(PAID OBITUARY)