Beth Markley, Age: 77
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Aug 22, 1943---May 11, 2021

Beth Markley passed away the morning of May 11, 2021, at the age of 77 years. 

Born on August 22, 1943, in Dunlap, Kansas, and raised in Emporia, Beth chased her dreams to see the world as a flight attendant for TWA and then through the imaginations of children as a school librarian.  She married her husband, Lonnie, on September 18, 1971, and together they had their daughter, Melinda. 

Beth was devoted to her family and friends and made her love known through her actions.  She sought every opportunity to let people know how much they meant to her whether that be a note, a call, a meal, or a hug.  Her gratitude for those in her life included not only those closest to her, but also the professionals who provided her with care.  

Beth was a member of and volunteered for many organizations that were of importance to her including League of Women Voters and Delta Kappa Gamma.  Beth was an active member of Village Presbyterian Church and participated in many roles at the church.  She was named an Honorary Life Member of the Presbyterian Women in 2009.

Throughout the years, her beautiful smile remained a constant and we are all better for knowing her.  Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie, and her parents Don and Rachel Mohr.  Beth is survived by her daughter, Melinda (husband Joe Brulle); brother, Rod (and Susie) Mohr; sister-in-law, Vicki Moss; loving nieces and nephews; Floyd Brown, her significant other; and Betty Charpentier, her lifelong friend. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Village Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 15, at 4:00pm. Masks are required. Due to restrictions on capacity, the service will be livestreamed at https://www.villagepres.org/online.html. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Village Presbyterian Church at 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208 or Brookdale Hospice at 5401 College Blvd, Ste 112, Overland Park, KS 66211.


Condolences

Julie OConnor May 12, 2021

Delta Kappa Gamma president ,Fairway ,Kansas

On behalf of all Beth’s sisters in our teachers group, Delta Kappa Gamma, I would like to express our sadness in learning of Beth’s death. She was beloved by everyone in our group and she will be such a loss to all of us. We all loved having our May meetings at her clubhouse as long as she was able to have us. We will miss her sweet smile and loving personality.

Virginia (Ginny) Correa Creager, PhD Jul 15, 2021

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Sisters ,Litchfield Park ,Arizona

Beth was the most kind and lovable friend one could every want. She came into my life when she was rushed by Alpha Sigma Tau sorority and end the end of rush, she honored me by selecting me as her Big Sister. I place her pledge pin on her, probably 1962 at Emporia State. She was adorable. We followed one another in KCK when she was with TWA. We managed to keep up even after I married and moved away. We did visit once in Overland Park when I was able to return, but we lost track eventually. I have been trying to find her whereabouts, even after my mail came back. Finally, this past week, I read the news. I miss her, her sorority sisters miss her and I will always miss her.

Services

Event:
Celebration of Life
Location:
Village Presbyterian Church
Address:
6641 Mission Road
City:
Prairie Village
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66208
Date:
May 15, 2021
Time:
4:00 PM
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