Elizabeth “Roxane” Astry

Elizabeth ?Roxane? Astry, 56, Passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at John Knox Village in Lee?s Summit, MO, surrounded by her husband, youngest son, and mother-in-law. Roxane was born July 14, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Michael and Annabel Kime. She graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO in 1968 and then married her sweetheart and loving husband Alan K. Astry on December 6, 1969. She worked for National warehouse for over 10 loyal years. Roxane was the heart and soul of her family and was known for her caring and loving nature, beautiful smile and her home-made macaroni and cheese. Before her passing she was able to fulfill her dream of seeing her son Jason get married as he and Brandi performed a mock wedding for her May 20, 2007 surrounded by yellow roses, her favorite, and close family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Alan K. Astry of Lee?s Summit, MO, mother-in-law Cecilia Astry of Las Cruces, NM, oldest son Darin Astry of Kansas City, MO his children Joseph, Richard, and Nicholas Astry and their mother Teresa Barba, and youngest son Jason Astry of Independence, MO his fianc? Brandi Thomas and her son Hayden Daniel. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at John Knox Village, and the angels of Village Hospice who cared for her at the end of her battle with Lung Cancer, A memorial service will be held Saturday June 23, 2007 at 1 pm, at Susquehanna Baptist Church, 17800 E. Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, MO. Floral Contributions may be sent to Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133.