Kathryn Berniece Kahoe Compton passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Born Jan. 11, 1926 in North Platte, Neb., Kathryn Kahoe was the only child of George William Kahoe and Rose Mildred (Musser) Kahoe.

On Feb. 25, 1946, Kathryn married Billy Perry Compton.

Kathryn’s involvement in civic and nonprofit organizations was extensive, including the Haysville BOE, PTA, Sedgwick County Historical Museum, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Colonists, and American Association of University Women.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, and her parents.

She is survived by her son, Carl, and his wife Suzie (Konkel); grandchildren, Claire Compton and David Dawdy, Dr. Caty Compton, Craig Compton, Colleen and David Thompson, and Christian Compton; and great-granddaughter, Clarke Kathryn Thompson.

In lieu of funeral, a celebration of her life will be held at the Haysville Community Library on July 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Please see the Smith Family Mortuary-Derby website for more details: www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.