Minneola - Kaye Janet Bowling, 83, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at Minneola Long Term Care Unit in Minneola, Kansas. Kaye was born on July 31, 1940 in Meade, Kansas to Sumner Gray and Nilva (Haney) Low. 

Kaye attended Wilcox Beauty Academy in Dodge City graduating in June 1960 with her Cosmetology degree. Kaye owned and operated her own business at her home. That career lasted 40 years. Kaye and Ocie married on August 18, 1962 and made their home in Minneola, Kansas where they raised five children, Janet, Shari, Summer, Tim and Stan. 

Kaye had many talents and interests. For starters she was a great cook. She loved crossword puzzles, reading, sewing, gambling, and loved animals. She also loved to jitterbug with Ocie and was so fun to watch. Kaye was an active member of the Methodist Church and the community. 

Kayes life dramatically changed in 1983 divorcing Ocie and moving to El Dorado. There she stayed with her companion Dave Greene until his death. While in El Dorado with Dave's encouragement Kaye earned her GED and was the only one in her Real Estate course to pass the Final Exam on the first try. Kaye pursued that career in Real Estate for many years.

After a brief time living with her children it also become apparent the care she needed was more than they could handle. So in January 13, 2020 she was admitted to the Minneola Long Term Care Unit where she resided the rest of her days. 

Kaye is survived by her three daughters Janet Schiffner of Dodge City; Shari Day and husband Kevin of Iola, Kansas; Summer Roth of Bucklin; and two sons Tim Bowling and wife R.J. of Valley Center, Kansas and Stanley Bowling and wife Cindy of Spring Hill, Kansas. Kaye was also blessed with eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers Doug Low, David Low and one sister Donna Rehmert and husband Steve.

Kaye was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Shari Gray and Jackie Low. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be given to the Minneola Long Term Care Unit in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel.

 A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the 7 I Am Church in Minneola, Kansas at 10:30 AM. All are welcome to stay and join the family for a meal after the service. Finally the family would like to thank the Minneola Long Term Care Unit for the special, loving, and excellent care she received over the last several years.

(Published by Swaim Funeral Home, April 10, 2024)