Kierra Ashlynn-Rita Bartram's Obituary
Kierra Ashlynn-Rita Bartram, 20, of Severy, KS, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Kierra was born on January 15, 2006, in Kansas City, Kansas. Kierra was adopted and raised by Roy and Janet (Mackintosh) Bartram.
Kierra fought an uphill battle throughout her life with medical issues; she had a great love for Tigger and wolves. Kierra was a 2024 graduate of West Elk Schools, while in school, she loved being a part of the Patriot Coffee Club, she at one time also worked at the Swinging Bridge Café.Kierra was known to be funny and a little sassy at times, she enjoyed art and coloring and doing word searches.
While younger, she was a member of girl scouts and participated in 4-H. Kierra loved the color purple, and the family requested if attending her service to please share in that memory and wear something purple.
Including her mother Janet, Kierra is survived by:
Ten Siblings: James Bartram of Iowa, Jodie Schaffer of Indiana J.R. Bartram of Texas, Christopher Bartram of Missouri, Jessica Bartram of New Hampshire, Misty Comfort of Indiana, Matthew Bartram of Missouri, Paul Bartram of Kansas, Nathan Bartram of Kansas, Julianna Bartram of Kansas
Kierra was preceded in death by her father Roy
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 am at the Howard Funeral Home. Memorials have been requested to help with funeral expenses and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349
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