Kelly Jean Pfeifer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kelly Jean Pfeifer, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, in her home with family at her side. Kelly was born in Topeka on June 26, 1963, to Larry and Carol Wilcoxson. She met her husband Rudy Pfeifer, Jr. in Downs, Kansas, in the summer of 1980, and they wed on June 12, 1982. In 1983, they shared the birth of the first of their three children. This changed her in many ways, and even in the weeks before her passing she would say that her life never really began until she became a mother. Kelly was a matriarch, not only to her children but to her family and friends as well. In November of 2017, she was given a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Despite this, she elected to initiate treatment to give the precious gift of time to her loved ones. She remained strong up until the very end of her battle, and although her treatment presented many hardships, she was able to create many memories with those that she loved. These memories will be forever cherished, and she is greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. Kelly is survived by her husband Rudy Pfeifer; children, Sara Tetuan (Steve Alley), Erica Pfeifer-Bearce (Bradly Bearce) and Jessica Pfeifer; seven grandchildren Makayla Tetuan, Caden Tetuan, Kane Alley, Hailey Bearce, Jaxson Bearce, Caleb Schiefelbein and Quinton Bearce; parents, Larry and Carol Wilcoxson; brothers, Kevin Wilcoxson and Kory Wilcoxson. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, with visitation on hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center, sent in care of the funeral home.

Kelly Jean Pfeifer

June 26, 1963 - April 5, 2019