Laura K. "Kathy" Coyle, 62, died April 24, 2017 at the Hays Medical Center.

She was born Sept. 25, 1954 at Ellinwood , the daughter of Alvin M. and Mildred Faye (Lanning) Sweeden.

Ms. Coyle was a longtime Great Bend resident. Laura had a passion for reading and cooking, and was known to be a hard worker, always willing to lend a helping hand to whomever was in need.

Survivors include a son, Randal Coyle, Great Bend; two brothe rs, Alvin Sweeden and wife Donna, Walton; and Gerald Sweeden and wife Karen, Hutchinson; four sisters, Helen Senn of Blue Jay, California; Faye Lamb and husband Jerry, Great Bend; Carol Fox, Great Bend, and Ruth Staley, Salina. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Brinson .

A Memorial Service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Faye Lamb's home in Great Bend with the Rev. Don Fisher officiating.

Memorials can be designated to the Laura Coyle Funeral Expense Fund , in care of Bryant Funeral Home.