The angels heard her voice and God called her name. Mother Christine Louise Vann Wrench-Anthony, age 101, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, September 30, 2016 with loved ones by her side. She was born on September 12, 1915 in Mapleton, Kansas the beautiful daughter of William Vann and Pearl Miller. She was the fourth oldest sibling out of nine. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, husband, five brothers and three sisters. She was also preceded in death by daughters, Carol Teamer and Sherry Wrench-Williams and sons, Earl Wrench and Morris Wrench.
Survivors who will cherish her memory are daughter, Winnie Jean Ayers of Kansas City, Kansas and sons, Edmond Leon Wrench of the home and Mr. Kim R. Wrench (Kevin) of Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Sandy Wrench of Raytown, Missouri and one son-in-law, Fred Teamer of Denver, Colorado. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchildren. Mother Christine is also survived by one very special nephew, Tycke Williams of Lawrence, Kansas, the co-owner and funeral director in charge of her homegoing service today. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved her and will miss her.
Mother Christine was a former member of Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, Fort Scott, Kansas where she raised her family. She continued to be active with the American Legion Auxiliary, Thompson-Harkey Unit 25 in Ft. Scott, Kansas. While living in Fort Scott she earned her Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) license and worked several years in the local nursing homes. She also worked for many prominent families in Fort Scott who loved and treasured her throughout her employment with her.
In 1968 Mother Christine relocated to Lawrence, Kansas with her family. After moving to Lawrence she married James H. Anthony. He preceded her in death in 1975. While living in Lawrence, she worked as a second grade teachers’ assistant at the New York Elementary School where the children loved her. She was also the Alpha Phi Alpha men’s fraternity house mother for one year at the University of Kansas. Each week on every Friday she would prepare a wonderful meal for them to enjoy. The fraternity members thought of her as a mother like many people did and have in life.
Mother Christine moved to Kansas City, Kansas in the late 1970’s where she was a teacher at the Kiddie College. This was a school where many young children learned how to grow and experience many wonderful filed trips, developed educational skills and learned how to become high academic performers at an early age.
During her retirement years in the 1980’s she started to find more time to sew which was one of her many hobbies. She made countless beautiful hand quilts and dolls. She was always ready to go to the casino when she was feeling lucky but fishing was her love. Fishing reminded her of many childhood memories growing up. She was a true and loyal Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan and always looked forward to basketball season. Even at the age of 101 she had the energy and excitement level of someone the age of 20. Her faith was strong and she always reminded us that in life, know that God will take care of you.
Mother Christine always said, “If my kids are ok then I am ok!” We were her life. Her beauty and grace both inward and outward will forever remain with us.

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