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She married Charlie Bayless in 1955 and resided in Pueblo, CO. for 16 years. She married Ray Kaufman in 1989 residing in Mt. Hope, KS. Retired from American Bonanza Society and provided home health care for the next 10 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Haven, KS.
Survived by son, Dave Bayless and daughter-in-law Maryam, Huntersville, NC; one sister, Judy McKee, Burrton, KS; one stepdaughter, Cathy Tulsiana, Franklin, TN; also survived by 3 Granddaughters, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Emma Etherton; grandson, Jarrod Bayless, and 8 brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Haven, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church (to be used for the stained glass project) and may be mailed to 8513 E Arlington Rd Haven, KS 67543. Ott Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.
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