Ruby "Chris" Christine (Kester) Fortune, 56, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.

Chris was born August 10, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas to John L. and Ruby (Kettner) Kester. She loved anything purple, her family, fishing, camping, her two Jack Russells, driving her brother's Camaro, live rock and roll music and pretty much anything mischievous.

Chris is survived by her son, Phillip and daughters Sarah, Patricia, Jennifer and son in law DJ, 15 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and 1 great grandchild on the way, her sisters Rachael, Amber, Genie, Melanie, Twila, Jessica and Johnna, brothers Marshal, Lester and Jonathan, many nieces and nephews and her best friend Jackie. She was preceded in death by her father John, her mother Ruby and her big brother David.

As a free spirit Chris didn't let anything stand in her way. You rarely had to wonder what she was thinking because she let you know. This summer you could find Chris with her oxygen concentrator hooked up outside while she enjoyed time in her swimming pool. Her love for the outdoors included yard work and it was common for her children to come home to find their lawns mowed, things rearranged and a few new lawn ornaments. Chris was a kid at heart and truly enjoyed playing and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 3, at Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur, Wichita, Kansas with visitation before.  Graveside will follow at the Hunt Cemetery, just north of intersection SE 30th Ave & SE 100th St. (3 miles north of Rago).

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com