Jera Fahey

LuAnn Fahey, age 50, a lifelong resident of Paola, Kansas passed away unexpectedly November 9, 2016. She was the oldest of three children born August 23, 1966 to Linda and Jerry VanRheen. She married Sean Fahey June 26, 1998. Their 15-year-old daughter Taylor is a freshman at Paola High School. Taylor will always be the sunshine of her mother"s life. LuAnn was a 1984 graduate of Paola High School, attended Pittsburg State University and the Mary Grimes School of Nursing at Neosho County. She found her passion in nursing and provided care and comfort to many families in hospice and long term care. LuAnn is survived by her husband; daughter; parents; brother, Tiny VanRheen (Amy) and nieces Libby, Alyx, and Elly and nephew Acy; brother, Jerrett VanRheen (Kelly); as well as her extended family, Leah Newman, Xavier Tolbert, Penny Martin, and Martha Town. Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Cancer Foundation. To share a memory of LuAnn or to leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories tab.