Rosie (Bey) Peeler

Rosie (Bey) Peeler was born at home on August 10,1937 in Kansas City MO to Charles Bey and Victoria Crisp. Her family moved to the north end of KCK after the flood of 1951 in Armoudale forced them out of their home. She attended Northeast Junior High School where she met the love of her life Charles (Tony) Peeler. It was there that they planned to spend the rest of their lives together on the steps of the school and get married on October 21, 1952. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church until her husband became a minister and started Grace Baptist Church in a store front on 17th & Quindaro. Rosie, along with her husband, raised 6 children in KCK. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a devoted wife and mother in the 72 years of marriage to her husband. She supported her husband as the first lady of Grace Baptist Church and Polo Bible Church after moving to Polo, MO in 1987. Rosie and Tony retired from the ministry and lived a loving life together in Polo.

Rosie is preceded in death by her mother, father and son Richard. She is survived by her husband of 72 years Charles (Tony) Peeler Sr. and her children Toni (Alex) Miles, Benita (Cecil) Christwell, Charles (Khadijah) Peeler Jr., Sara (Desmond) Bennett and Rachael (Belvin) Daniels and her brother Victor Bey. She has 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Polo Christian Church in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Rosie's life will be held at Noon Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at the Polo Christian Church. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the services a Prairie Ridge Cemetery, west of Polo. Friends may call 11 AM to 5 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Polo. (660) 354-2214. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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