Agnes was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Sioux Falls.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Elmwood Ladies Golf League.  She was an avid athlete, having pitched in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940’s and 1950’s.  She skied, played tennis and golf.  Agnes also enjoyed a good bridge game and raucous conversation.  She loved to paint, and was good at it, although she wouldn’t say so.

Agnes is survived by her niece: Bridget Flannery (Randy Tollefson); her nephew: Mike Flannery (April); other nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Mervin and Paul, and her sisters Marjorie and Pat. 

Visitation [was] Monday, 5 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil and a Rosary at 7 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial [was] Tuesday, 10 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Sioux Falls, with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Alvord, IA.

Contributed by: Susan Johnson
Submitted on: 03/31/2012
Copyright: Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home

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