Alice Kay Willey Obituary
Alice Kay Willey of Independence, Missouri passed away on October 15, 2026. Alice, born on February 12, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alice Kay Willey to show support.
Alice will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Alice will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Alice’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruth Needham (Needham) and Jack Needham; and her brother Tim Needham. She is survived by: her children, Kindal Blattner-Buterin and Greg Blattner; her grandson Jack Thomas Buterin; and her sister Pat Ninneman.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 5th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Heartland Cremation & Burial Society (802 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO 64015).
Memorial contributions are suggested in Alice's honor to: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) or National Public Radio (NPR).
