Kathy Doreen Shears Obituary
The family announces the passing of Kathy Doreen Shears of Galena, Kansas on September 18, 2026. Kathy, born on July 9, 1956 in Long Beach, California, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathy Doreen Shears to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Darius Robinson and Dorothy Pearl Easley; her husband Timothy Howard "Tim" Shears; and her son T. J. Shears. She is survived by: her daughter Shannon Leigh Thomas (Brandon); her grandsons, Colton Thomas, Grady Thomas and Tristan Shears; her brother Reverend Dave Robinson of Galena; her sister-in-law Susan Ezell (Don) of Galena; her nieces and nephews, Jason Robinson (Katie), Jamie Robinson (Howie), Sammie Brueggemann (Josh) and Jeremy Ezell (Paige); her grandson Tyler Rainey; and her sister-in-law Mary Robinson. She is also survived by extended family, great-nieces, great-nephews, and dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Tennessee Prairie Friends Church (11370 SE 110th St, Galena, KS 66739).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to the Joplin Humane Society.
