Feona Rosalie DeweyPetrolia, KS

Feona Rosalie Dewey 81, passed away peacefully at home in Petrolia, KS, surrounded by family on January 7, 2025.

 Feona was born on May 1, 1943, to Lester and Gertie (King) Wilhite in Humboldt, KS. Some of her fondest childhood memories were made traveling with her family in the summer while her father worked the pipeline. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1961. During this time, she also met her husband, Wesley Dewey. They were united in marriage on October 25, 1961, at the Assembly of God Church in Humboldt. They were married for 56 years, until his death in 2017.

Together she and Wes raised seven children. While primarily a homemaker, Feona also worked as a bookkeeper for her and Wes’ businesses. Feona devoted much of her time to leading scout troops, chaperoning field trips, and showing her support at sporting and music events. She also had many hobbies. She was a voracious reader, had a passion for writing, and never passed up an opportunity to add to her large rock collection. She also found joy in playing video games with the kids and making snacks for her children and grandchildren.

Feona will be greatly missed by her Son, Michael (Neva) Dewey of Humboldt, KS, Daughters: Melodi Michelle Burke of Chanute, KS, Meredith Friederich of Petrolia, KS Marlo Carman of Chanute, KS, Mindy (Cody) Shrum of Petrolia, KS, Morgan Dewey of Chanute, KS,

Her 17 Grandchildren, Marc (Megan) Dewey, Stormy (Clay Shrum) Burke, Gabe Burke, Marlon (Sheryl) Dewey, Mitchell Dewey, Megan Dewey, Bridgette Ewing, Elijah Friederich, Chloe (Brad) Etz, Nicholas Carman, Eden Carman, Avah Carman, Leah Carman, Taven (Nik Gillespie) Dewey, Lyrik Dewey, Skye Dewey, and Isabella Dewey

Great Grandchildren, Addisyn Dewey, Emery Dewey, Abram Dewey, Isla Dewey, Cambria Shrum, Ava Freimiller, Greyson Dewey, River Dewey, Maria Boydston, Matthew Boydston, Nathan Boydston, Damocles Dewey, Brylee Etz.

Her siblings, Janice Wilhite, of Humboldt, KS, Allen (Pat) Wilhite of Humboldt, KS, and many nieces and nephews.

Feona is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wes, a daughter Maria, a granddaughter, Lindsey, and a sister Cindy.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place at a later date.

Donations in Feona’s memory are suggested to ACARF in La Harpe, KS, or The Lindsey Maria Friederich Scholarship at Humboldt High School is encouraged.

Services are under the personal care of Wickham Family Funeral Home 500 North Forest, Chanute, Kansas 66720.