Mary Alice Gerhardt

mary gerhardt

December 13, 1922 ~ February 1, 2015

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Gerhardt, Mary Alice, 92, went to be with the Lord on the 1st day of February 2015. Mary Alice was a devoted homemaker, loving wife, mother and generous friend. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2015, at Downing Lahey East Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gerhardt; her parents, Tom and Gladys Cornthwaite; brother, Tommy Cornthwaite; son-in-law, Guy Cauley, Jr. She is survived by her only daughter, Rosemary Cauley; granddaughter, Rhody Cauley Burnett and Nick Brown; great-grandson, Adren Burnett; sister, Barbara Brown; nieces and nephews. Mary Alice was born on December 13, 1922 in Alva, OK, but always considered herself a native Kansan. She spent much of her adult life in her beloved La Jolla, CA. She was a fan of big band music, classic movies, old Hollywood and everything sung by Frank Sinatra. A visit with her was always a treat. Mary Alice always ended each visit with her catch phrase, “Take care and stay well.” Mary Alice has battled dementia for the last several years with great dignity and poise. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimers Association, Central Western Kansas Chapter, 1820 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67214.

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