Brenda Kay (Stagner) Markley
July 28, 1943 ~ March 4, 2023
Brenda (Stagner) Markley, 79, joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, March 10, 2023, at Westview Church, Hays, KS. Brenda Kay Markley was born July 28, 1943, to Dale and Daisy (Wise) Stagner in Hays, KS. Brenda was a woman of strong faith and had a close relationship with her church family. She graduated in 1961 from Plainville High School and went on to cosmetology school in Wichita, KS. She married Don Markley in 1962 and they later divorced. They had one daughter in 1967. Dana was her mom’s pride and joy! In 1973, they moved to Hays, KS where she and Don owned MarkIII Oil Company until 1987. Brenda also owned two hair salons in Hays, Salon Unique and The Ultimate Touch.Brenda moved to Kansas City in 1990 and then back to Hays to be closer to family in 1998 where she worked at Duane’s Design until 2006. She recently moved to Wichita where be closer to her daughter.She had a passion for flowers, her “little man” Tucker, and Karen Kingsbury books, as well as precious time spent with her “Punkin” Dana.Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Daisy (Wise) Stagner; sister, Shannon Larsen. Survived by her daughter, Dana and wife, Kim, Markley; siblings, Paul (Dave Ludwig) Stagner, Pam (Jay) Mongeau, Lois (Butch) Post, Debbie (Don) Taylor; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Westview Church, 3000 W 41st St., Hays, KS 67601 and Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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To many memories..friends for over 50 years..I will forever miss you…thoughts and prayers to her family!
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Mrs. Markley was my patient. I have visited her many times at home. On my last visit she prayed for me. I wept when I got to my car. God will send angels where you least expect it. In my short time getting to know Mrs Markley, we talked alot and shared stories about our shihtzus. Hug Tucker for me. He’s a good boy! I know he’s missing her. Praying for the family and sending extra strength your way. Tenesha Williams, RRT – Respiratory Services of Kansas
Tenesha, my mom thought so much of you. We talked about you several times she said what a sweetheart you were and my mom got the most joy when she could pray for someone that made her feel really good that she could help thank you. Tenesha for taking such good care of my mom.
My absolute pleasure! May God continue to bless you as you heal from your loss. Hug sweet Tucker for me.❤️
My Mom was my best friend. I was an only child and she was my first love. ❤️ We had a few knockdown drag outs when I thought I had the tiger by the tail while I was growing up. I was a very independent child as she would say. Very stubborn and determined to defy authority! Well now I AM a position of authority. Funny how it all comes around. My Mom was very intelligent and much more than I gave her credit for until I became a “real” adult. The older I got the smarter she got!!Lol. We made some amazing memories and we were a team, she and I. I will miss you everyday of my life. I love you MORE. -Punkin