Family remembers Kansas Rep. Gail Finney

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Companies have been set for Thursday night time and Friday morning to honor Rep. Gail Finney. The Kansas state consultant died Aug. 20.

She represented the 84th District in central and east Wichita for 13 years. Her husband, Jerrold, stated she the legacy she left will cowl the state of Kansas, the northeast Wichita group and most significantly her youngsters and grandchildren.

“She’s well-traveled. She has constructed companies. And She constructed the Black Expo in Dallas, Texas. She constructed companies in North Carolina, however all of them led again to right here in Wichita. And when she determined to run for the legislature it as as a result of she felt that she had what it takes to advocate for this group. Having grown up right here, she understood the dynamics. And in these altering instances, you must be prepared to face for what’s proper. And that’s the widespread denominator in all conversations, Republican or Democrat, on each side of the aisle. They knew Gail Finney stood for what was proper,” stated Jerrold.

A wake for Finney befell Thursday night time whereas a celebration of life will happen at 11 a.m. Friday. Each are at Saint Mark United Methodist Church.

Jerrold stated each companies might be an amazing outpouring of affection for Rep. Finney.

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