Smith Center resident Lorraine R. Bartley passed away Aug. 19, 2019 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center at the age of 81.
She was born Aug. 6, 1938 in Philips County, Kansas, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Ritter) Stevens.
Lorraine was united in marriage to Billie Dean Bartley on Nov. 27, 1957 in Phillips County, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2019.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kenneth Stevens; an infant sister, Juanita Stevens; two sisters, Valeta Seyler and Norma Gitchel; and a son, Terry D. Bartley.
Survivors include two daughters, Arlene Stone of Hastings, Neb., and Marlyce Gordier and husband, Paul of Elm Creek, Neb.; a son, Tim and wife, Melanie of Smith Center, Kan.; daughter-in-law, Chong Bartley of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, LaDonna Wilcox of Partridge, Kan.
A private family graveside will be conducted in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, Kan., with Pastor Casey Borger officiating.
Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS 67661. The casket will remain closed.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Community Church or the Johnson Cancer Research Center.