Terese Ann Brophy, 61, of Lenexa, KS, passed away January 22, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 22, 1953, Terese attended college and received her BSN at Creighton Univ. She earned her Masters in Nursing at KU while working at Children’s Mercy, where she served as a nurse in the NICU for 37 years. Terese truly loved life and her family. Her children were everything to her and she was many things to them- Girl Scout leader, Homeroom Mom, Book Club leader, Kindness leader, soccer mom, photographer and most importantly friend. She was an avid sports fan and loved to travel, read, and cook. A loving wife, mother, and sister, Terese is survived by her husband, James Brophy and children Katie, Meggie, and Matthew Brophy; her sister, Pat Barber and brother, Tim Verbanic. She is preceded by her parents Otto and Lucille Verbanic.
Services will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 13620 W. 92nd St. Lenexa, KS. A visitation will take place on January 27th from 5-8 pm with a Rosary beginning at 5:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on January 28th at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Holy Trinity Catholic Church and KU Cancer Center. Gifts should be sent to KU Endowment c/o Krista Allen, 3901 Rainbow Bld., MS 3012, KC, KS 66160. Assistance by Funeral Advocates, LLC.
We shared Christ the King growing up and Ward high school. I can’t picture her in my mind without a smile on her face. Honored to have known her.
Jim and family,
We are very saddened to hear of Terese’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terese holds a dear place in my heart. She was my daughters Girl Scout leader, she was so kind and patient and we laughed a lot! She was so humble, one of those silent hero’s that inspires you because she was so genuine. I pray God’s grace and strength for the family. I’m a better person for knowing her.
Dear Pat, Jim, and family, we saw the notice in the paper this morning and just wanted to tell you how sorry we were to read about your sister. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Uncle Jack and Aunt Betty Barber and Christina Nick