Darlyne Ann Sheppeard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Darlyne Ann Sheppeard (Leawood, Kansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nova Stucker and Edna Andrews Stucker; and her siblings, Nova Eugene "Gene" Stucker and Joy Stucker Renick. She is survived by: her children, Diane Bender, Susan Bender, Sally Jenkins of Overland Park and Thomas W. Bender II of Topeka; and her stepdaughters, Cyndi Langston (Ron) of Topeka, Nancy Anderson, Debbie Ebert (Mike) and Kathy Kurn (Mike). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel (13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 66224). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to KC Hospice House & Palliative Care at: KC Hospice House (https://kchospice.org) , or to the Tallgrass Creek Resident Care Fund (c/o Tallgrass Creek Philanthropy, 13800 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66223). Please put "Darlyne Sheppeard RCF" in the memo line of donation checks.