Maureen Ann Youngmeyer-May
July 4, 1955 ~ October 22, 2022
Maureen Ann Youngmeyer-May passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Honorable Camille M. and Angelina M. Roach, and niece, Fallon Nicole Roach. Survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Phillip May of Wichita, KS; sister, Ann M. Roach of Endicott, NY; brothers, Tony (Cathy) Roach of Johnson City, NY, Paul (Michele) Roach of Endicott, NY, Fran Roach of Miami, FL; Rania Roach of Kauai, HI; nieces, Elise Bain of Endicott, NY, Kristina Roach of Endicott, NY, Kelsey Roach of Endicott, NY, Heidi Roach of Kauai, HI; nephew, Francis Camille Roach of Denver, CO; cousin Patti Ann Lopata Roach of Johnson City, NY: sons, Douglas (Tina) May of Overland Park, KS, Gardner May of Hong Kong; grandchildren, Connor May, Reece May, Isaac May, and Calvin May.
Maureen graduated from Northwood University in Fashion Merchandising and began her career in fashion as a buyer. She started volunteering for the American Cancer Society with Relay For Life in Binghamton, NY. Maureen’s heart was immense, and she poured her soul into fundraising for cancer as a two-time breast cancer survivor. She was a founding member of the Coaches vs Cancer golf tournament in Las Vegas which raised more than $1.8 million this year alone. Maureen was a member of several committees in Wichita for the American Cancer Society including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Portrait of Hope, Real Men Wear Pink, Suits & Sneakers, Cattle Baron’s Ball, and the Chairman’s Circle. In addition, she was a member of Sunflower Friends, Bayview Babes, Mark Arts - Designing Women, and was active in WSU Athletics and WCC Putters Club. Maureen was a loving, wonderful wife, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. She will be missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Candle Club (6135 E. 13th St. N.) on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1pm, and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Church in Endicott, NY, at a later date. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 171335, Kansas City, KS 66117. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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I met Maureen in 2017 at the Coaches vs Cancer Golf Classic in Las Vegas. She automatically became an amazing friend. Every year we would have the best time working hard to fight cancer at the golf tournament. CvC will never be the same without my Maureen there. Even after her battle with cancer, she was the most active volunteer for the ACS and numerous other charities. Maureen is such an amazing woman with the biggest brightest heart. I feel truly blessed knowing Maureen and being part of her chosen family. I will miss her every day. Much love my friend, Vickie
Maureen and I grew up together on Liberty Ave. Our neighborhood was the Best. She had the biggest heart. Always there for everyone. Rest in Paradise my dear friend until we meet again. God be with this family, give them strength and inner peace. God Bless 🙏🏽❤️