Kathy Lou Cummings' Obituary
Kathy Lou Rogers Cummings, 68, of Howard, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Kathy was born June 24, 1956, to Everett and Florien (Mitchell) Rogers in Welch, OK.
Kathy grew up in Lenapah, OK and graduated from Lenapah High School in May 1974. Shortly after graduating, Kathy married the love of her life, Allen on June 22, 1974. The two lovebirds met at the Coffeyville skating rink where Allen worked while attending Coffeyville Community College. He asked her to skate and then before leaving she invited him to church. To her surprise, he showed up on Sunday. Just a few short months later, Allen proposed at his parent’s home at Christmas. After marrying in June, Kathy moved to Howard, KS with Allen to work on the family farm. Together, they raised two children, Melissa and Ron.
In September 1984, Kathy began working at West Elk USD 282 as the special education secretary. In 1989, Kathy took on the position as superintendent’s secretary/treasurer. During her time at the district, she also drove a school bus route and was a member of KAEOP and NAEOP. Kathy worked for the district for 29 years before retiring to be home with Allen.
After retirement, Kathy kept busy crafting, sewing, helping run errands for Allen, caring for her mom, helping at her church, making the most delicious pies for birthdays, making pillows for her great nieces and nephews, as well as all the children at church and wider community.
Kathy’s love for her family was evident every day and she was a true example of strength and kindness. Kathy loved her lord and never hesitated to put her trust in Him. She helped instill that same faith in her family. She and her family attend Howard First Baptist Church where she also shared her love for God and His children. Her faith carried over to those she encountered, especially while she was fighting her battle with leukemia. She always made sure to share her testimony and her love for God with those she encountered.
Kathy is survived by her husband of fifty years, Allen, of the home; daughter Melissa (Brad) Baumgartel; son Ron (Jessie) Cummings; grandchildren Levi, Clancy, and Callie; mother Florien Rogers; sisters Nancy (Mike) Hait, Mary (Alan) Gassett; brothers Lester (Beth) Rogers, Dennis (Glenna) Rogers, and David (Tammy) Rogers; brothers-in-law Kenneth Cummings and Don (Jan) Cummings; sisters-in-law Carolyn (Larry) Hughes and Rita (Richard) Nienstedt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dearly loved friends.
Preceding Kathy are her granddaughter Isabella Hope; her daddy Everett; brother L.D.; grandparents Clarence and Alice (Long) Mitchell, Charley Rogers, Louis Rogers, and Callie Mae (Corn) Rogers; and sisters-in-law Diane Cummings and Sharon Rogers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Howard with burial to follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. The family request you wear purple or bright color clothing – not black. Memorials have been suggested to either the First Baptist Church-Howard or the Elk County Cancer Walk Fund, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washing, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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