Rayann Rucker, 78, of Sharon, KS, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital.
She was born on October 3, 1945 in Anthony, KS, the daughter of Raymond Bloomer and Tharon (Evans) Bloomer. On November 3, 1963, she married Merle Rucker in Attica, KS. He survives.
Rayann was a homemaker. She made wedding and birthday cakes for many years, as well as working part-time at the Busy B in Medicine Lodge. She loved doing arts and crafts. She was a wonderful seamstress, making clothes for her daughter and granddaughters. In later years, she became an avid quilter. Her beautiful quilts were given away during Christmastime to her family. She did a drawing to see who would be the lucky recipient of her quilts. Each family member has received at least one of her creations throughout the years.
Rayann loved going to town to have coffee or play cards with the gang. She would tell her husband, “I’m going to spread some sunshine.” For many years, Rayann was an integral part of the “garden.” We are not talking about any old garden here. It was a big production of many vegetables. The “garden” was known for its tomatoes. She met many people while selling their produce.
Rayann had the best ability to find the good in people. She instilled the traits of never saying unkind words about people to her family. One of Rayann’s joys was going to support her grandkids and children’s activities. If she were unable to attend, you count on a phone call to see how they did in their activity. The activities ranged from county fairs, scouting, sporting events, solos and musicals. She loved every minute of it. She became everyone’s mom or grandma at those events.
She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS, the Quilting Guild, Harper, Altar Society, County Election Board, Parish Council, County of Aging, 4-H club leader for Sharon Valley 4-H Club and secretary/treasurer for the Sharon Senior Center.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Merle Rucker of Sharon, KS are one daughter, Angie (Vern) Kisner of Copeland, KS and their children, Shaelyn (Travis) Budke and Connor and Delaney of Hays, KS and Evan Kisner of Kansas City; one son, Ed (Bev) Rucker of Hoxie, KS and children, Quenton of Tribune, KS, Tabor of Hays, KS, Victoria (fiancé Tanner Grant) of Hays, KS and Elyssa of Hoxie, KS; two brothers, Galen (Marigene) Bloomer of Wichita, KS and Mike (Shelly) Bloomer of Haysville, KS; many nieces and nephews. Rayann was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Tharon (Evans) Bloomer.
Cremation has taken place. Rosary service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS with Father Emmanuel Kosikumah officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sharon Senior Center, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104.
Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.