Wava Maxine Roy

Wava Maxine Roy, age 94, of Topeka, IN, left her home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2016. She was born on March 16, 1922 in LaGrange County, IN the daughter of Harry Franklin and Amelia Melinda (Ramer) Wiard. On August 7, 1947 she married Bernard Roy; he preceded her in death on January 29, 1984. She is survived by four children, Linda Kay (Randol) Seniff of Carmel, IN, Fred (Linda) Roy of Ligonier, IN, Laure (Mike) Cunningham of Topeka, IN, and Lisa (Lyn) Stutzman of Topeka, IN; seven grandchildren, Kristina Roy-McDonald, Nicole (Brian) Loggins, Justin (Amanda) Cunningham, Karisa (Michael) Estleman, Bradley (Beth) Stutzman, Jarod Cunningham. and Jenna (fiancé, Quinn Groff) Cunningham; ten great-grandchildren, Bryce, Beatrice, Meagan, Cameron, Landon, Olivia, Laci, Elliot, Avalyn, Austynn; along with two great-grandchildren on the way.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; a grandson, Scott F. Roy; and three siblings, Margaret Sams, Franklin Wiard, and Alvin Wiard. Wava retired from the United States Post Office in Topeka after over twenty years of service. She was also a member of Topeka Baptist Church for nearly seventy years where she served faithfully in various capacities over the years, most importantly in prayer. Wava was very talented, hardworking, and determined, mowing her own yard until she was 91. She loved to garden, sew, and more than anything spend time with her family and spoil them with her cooking. A funeral service in Wava's honor will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 11 AM at Topeka Baptist Church, 104 North Main Street, Topeka, IN 46571. Pastors Lyn Stutzman and Mark Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery in Topeka, IN. Family and friends will be received at Topeka Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 3-8 PM and also one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Youth Group at Topeka Baptist Church.