Kaye Wycoff

Kathryn "Kaye" Diana Wycoff, age 63, of rural Paola, Kansas died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Kaye was born November 11, 1954 at Kansas City, Kansas. She was the daughter of Arthur James and Francis (Paulsen) Drury. She grew up in Merriam, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest with the Class of 1972. Kaye and Curtis Lee Wycoff were united in marriage on July 16, 2005 at Osawatomie. They made their home in rural Paola. Together with their combined families, they enjoyed time spent with their three daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great grandson. Kaye worked as a billing clerk for Preferred Pediatrics in Olathe for many years. Kaye enjoyed feeding and watching the birds sitting in her chair on the front porch. She loved to cook and bake. She enjoyed having family dinners. Camping was another favorite pastime of hers, especially at Truman Lake. She gave their camper the nickname of "Chuck Wagon." Branson, Florida, and South Dakota were some of her recent traveling experiences. Her pets included three cats, a dog, two birds, a goat, and chickens and they provided her much entertainment. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Arthur "A.J." Drury, and sister Judy McCowan. She is survived by her husband Curtis of the home; daughter Annalesha Green (Keith) of Kansas City, Kansas; step-daughters Amanda Wilson (Chris) of Osawatomie and Jenny Yeager (Tracy) of Paola; brother Ted Drury of Merriam, KS; three grandchildren Keith "Keiffer", Jr., Hannah, and Kourtney Green; four step-grandchildren Sara and Rachel Wilson and Kati Wycoff and Jacy Yeager; one great grandson Christian Wycoff; many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Kaye's Tribute Wall.