Kathy Sue Bugbee

Kathy Sue Bugbee, 79, of Wichita, KS, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 6, surrounded by her family.

Born on August 18, 1947, in Quinter, KS, she was the daughter of Howard and Thelma Wertz. She graduated from Wesley School of Nursing in 1968 and went on to dedicate 20 years of her life to nursing.

Mom was the heart and rock of our family. Her faith was an important part of her life, guiding the kindness, patience, and love she showed to those around her. She was happiest when surrounded by her family, whether attending her children’s sporting events or watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Her warmth, compassion, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Rod Bugbee; her children, Scott Bugbee (Ronda), Amy Bugbee Reed, and Darin Bugbee (Megan); her grandchildren, Brooke Wilcox (Caleb), Grant Bugbee (Brooke), Harrison Reed, Alex Holwick (Sara), Ashlyn Bugbee, Taylor Bugbee, William Bugbee, Lillian Reed, Dominic Hild and Danica Hild, 10 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Judy Berg. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Wertz.

A celebration of her beautiful life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at Riverlawn Christian Church in Wichita, KS. A graveside service will follow at Quinter Cemetery at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers make donations in memory of Kathy Bugbee to her favorite foundation: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.