She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray “Chuck” Kiger. She is survived by her daughters Linda Ross (Jeff) of Louisville, KY and Jill Akins of St. Louis, MO, two grandsons, Brian Ross of Folly Beach, SC, Jason Ross (Lauren) and 2 great-grandchildren, Abigail and Jackson, from Louisville.
She graduated from Cleveland High School in St. Louis, Class of January 1943. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church, Louisville, KY and a former long-time member of Third Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO. She spent almost 60 years caring for babies at both churches.
She retired in 1992 from 25 years of service at Brown Shoe Co. She loved to travel and enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, crafting, card playing, Wii bowling, and reading.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Treyton Oak Towers for their love, compassion and exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to: Walnut Street Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 1143 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40203; Treyton Oak Towers Foundation, 211 W. Oak St., Louisville, KY 40203; Third Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society OR the Third Baptist Church Sasser Relief Fund at 620 N. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63103.
Visitation will be Monday, August 3 from 9-10am, with a Memorial Service at 10am at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippewa Street 63109. Interment immediately following the services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Call for COVID regulations 314-832-7770.
The service will be live streamed on Facebook at Linda Sue Kiger Ross page.
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