Alta Maria Wycoff
April 4, 1946 ~ March 6, 2023
Alta Maria Wycoff, 76, of Wichita, Kansas was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Surrounded by her family at home, she returned to her Heavenly Father on March 6, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born to Earl and Dona Watson on April 4, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from Wichita High School West, Maria attended cosmetology school and worked as a beautician for 45 years, including owning several of her own beauty salons.
Maria married William “Bodie” Fletcher Wycoff on June 26, 1965, and together they raised six children, Robin, Lisa, Kim, Laura, William, and Denton.
Maria loved to spend time traveling with her family, crafting, sewing, and gardening. She especially enjoyed time spent with her ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a great example of service and love to all around her.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father and her siblings, Daniel Watson and Patricia Arnold. She is survived by her husband, William; her daughters, Robin Feagins, Lisa McIntire, Kim Skelton (Larry), and Laura Packard (Jared); her grandchildren and great grandchildren; her siblings, Dona Gale McLemore, Michael Watson (Judy), and Christine Naylor (Dell).
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:00 pm at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary, 10515 West Maple in Wichita. A memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 North Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67219.
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My life has been richly blessed from knowing Maria and her family for 50 years. I send my deepest condolences and love to my best friend Lisa … for whose presence without I would have never made it in this life. I also send my condolences and love to William, Robin, Kim, Laura and family. Words cannot express my overwhelming gratitude to you for allowing me to be a part of your family.
I came to know Maria as a beautiful woman, a kind soul, and a sweet presence. I thank the family for giving me the chance to say goodbye to this sweet lady. Her heart was full of love. I could feel the peace of the Holy Spirit around her.
I can truly say my life is better for having known her. Wishing you all the peace, comfort, love and blessings possible through Christ Jesus.
Love, Kristin Casarona
i had the privilege of working as her counselor in Fourth Ward primary many years ago when she was the president of Primary. It was an enjoyable experience and working with her was a pleasure. My sincere condolences to her family. Sis. Elda Backes
A few words about my big sister Maria, she was like a mother to us younger siblings because our mother was sick alot. Mother Maria
When she starts dating Bodie it wasn’t long before she started to help care for Ronnie. Mother Maria.
On she wedding day our younger sister Chris couldn’t stop crying, she thought she would never see Maria again. You see Maria was like a mother to her. Mother Maria
When our mother died she would do all the shopping, wrapping and putting on the Watson Christmas party and even hosting it in her home.
Mother Maria
She would take in cats, dogs and children and cared for their like a mother. Mother Maria
When our dad got sick she cared for him in her home up until he died. Mother Maria
The best way I can honor my big sister in words would be to say, she was a Mother. Mother Maria
May God bless the soul of Mother Maria and May he bless all of her siblings and grandchildren and Bodie.
If you ever wonder what to do in life. Ask God, and ask yourself what would mother Maria do, and I am sure you will find your answer.
In the name of God and of the Son and of the Holy Sprit Amen