1931-2024

Rosann Dorothy Filips Kinkaid, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. She was born June 17, 1931, in Crofton, Nebraska to Otto and Hilda Filips.

Rosann’s mother died when she was 6 years of age after which her family moved to Fordyce, Nebraska in 1939. She attended St. John the Baptist elementary Catholic school in Fordyce through the 8th grade, Fordyce public school grades 9 and10 and, in 1949, she graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Hartington, Nebraska. She worked for Dr. Francis Dorsey part time while in high school and then full time until her marriage to Rodney George Kinkaid on June 16, 1953. Following their marriage, they moved to Salina, Kansas until Rodney’s discharge from the Air Force in 1955. She worked as bookkeeper along with whatever needed to be done in their family business until retirement in 1987 when she and Rod moved to Poetry, Texas where they built their home and raised Texas Longhorn cattle and miniature horses. They moved to Terrell, Texas in 2002.

Rosann was active in St. John the Apostle Catholic church activities serving as President of the Women’s Guild for many years. Her strong belief in the importance of family and faith never faltered. These qualities are accentuated by her love of church, their eight children, 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. After her children were grown, she and her husband fostered other children. She loved to dance and travel, which she did extensively.

Rosann is survived by her husband of over 71 years, Rod Kinkaid, their eight children and spouses: Cynthia Kinkaid, Michael & Paula Kinkaid, Richard & Linda Kinkaid, Becky & Carl Fellows, Greg, Gary Joe, Laura & Martin Lisius & Sandra Tumey; 22 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren, and her sister, Adele Promes, each of whom she loved beyond words and touched deeply.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation was 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with recitation of the Holy Rosary held at 7 p.m..

Interment will be held at Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.maxslaytonfunerals.com.