Bessie Gilkey Obituary
In loving memory of Bessie Gilkey in Wichita, Kansas, who departed this world on February 25, 2025 at the age of 83. Bessie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Bessie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Bessie. Though Bessie may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Maloney and Bessie Maloney. She is survived by: her children, Virgil Gilkey, Larry Gilkey, Cheryl Gilkey-Wiggins and Becky Gilkey; and her siblings, Karen Spencer, David Lee, Dan, Don, Glen and Earl Maloney. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
