Therese Rafferty

Therese Rafferty, 92, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Sunday, January 15, 2023. Her life was defined by her faith and family. Our family wishes to express our deep gratitude for the overwhelming love and support during our difficult time.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Friday, January 20, 2023; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 21, 2023, both at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, January 23, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Topeka, KS.Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Leo Rafferty; parents, Clifford and Mary Bernadine Jerome; brothers, Jerry, Glenn, Burch, Bob, Bill, Kenny, Gene, Richard; sisters, Eunice, Virginia, Bonnie.Survived by her son, Michael (Susan) Rafferty of Kingwood, TX; daughters, Gerianne “Gigi” (Larry) Floyd of Wichita, Diana (Randall) Valdez of Topeka, KS, Kathleen "Kathy" Clements of Andover, KS, Kimberly (Shawn) McDonald, Janet (Kevin) Moore, both of Wichita; grandchildren, Sean (Moria) Valdez, Erin (Chris) Faber, Kyle (Chrystele) Smith, Alexandra (Adam West) Valdez, Ryan (Linsey) Floyd, Katlin (Collin) Stinson, Jordan Smith, Luke Clements, Christopher Rafferty, Megan Rafferty, Taylor (Nicole) Floyd, Joseph Clements, Victoria Gilliam, Matthew Clements, Elise Valdez, Alexandra Gilliam, Sophia Gilliam, Marie Moore; great-grandchildren, Harrison Faber, Eliana Faber, Asher Faber, Scottie Floyd, Karter Floyd, Briar Floyd; brothers, James Jerome of Wichita, Thomas (Dee) Jerome of Eudora, KS; as well as many other relatives and friends.Memorials have been established with: St. Mary Catholic Church, Building Fund, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby, KS 67037; Seraphic Mass Association, P.O. Box 9130, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-0130.Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.