Kathryn Elizabeth Lyon Flora
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Kathryn Elizabeth Lyon Flora

  • July 10, 1968 - November 7, 2011
  • Prairie Village, Kansas
  • Caring Bridge Donation Processing Center
    PO Box 6032
    Albert Lea , MN 56007-6632
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“Kathy was the "alpha mother" in our Elementary school, and i always loved her and her family. Her daughter being my best friend, it was devastating...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Kylie Ledford - Kansas City, KS

“I came home to Kansas City for Thanksgiving and found that Kathy was gone. We had so many fun times growing up together through middle and high...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Emily Chennell Taylor - Richmond, VA

“I pray for this beautiful lady . I pray for her family. Then name Lyon cought my eye and I continued to read Kathryn's obituary. My friends have an ...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Lisa DeLong - Nazareth, PA - none

“I have so many fond memories at the Lyon's house as a kid. Thanks for putting up with your brother and his friends so well, Kathy! You were like a...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Jason Shields - Pittsburgh, PA

“Kathy, May you rest in Heaven, close to Jesus Sacred Heart and in the arms of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Marianne and John Nouskajian - CA

“Kathy, May you rest in Heaven, close to Jesus Sacred Heart and in the arms of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Marianne Nouskajian - La Quinta, CA

“To Kathy's family, Kathy was like another big sister to me growing up...she was very near and dear to my sister Jennifer, and my Mom always had a...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Michelle Kaye - Broomfield, CO

“Everyone at Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. would like to pass along our condolences. I lost my mother to ovarian cancer at 61, so I understand your...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Brent Blackwell - Carrollton, MO

“Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Mike and Bobbie Grein - OH

“Doug, Bryce and Reagan; we are so sad for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that Kathy is no...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Mark, Julie, Taylor, Mason and Payton Lieb - KS

“May God's loving grace touch all who knew Kathryn. Just like Tracy, her smile filled the halls of Sion and will be the memory I have of her. ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Christine Ryan Thompson - NJ

“May God's peace be with you and your family. Know that you are in our prayers. ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Steve and Carmen Reid - Exeter, CA

“You will be missed. God has you in his care. Rest in peace. ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Julie - Overland Park, KS

“Dear Doug, Susie, Paul and family, Kathy was a beautiful girl, taken far too soon. She was courageous beyond measure. Our thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Adrienne and Steve Melcher - KS

“My dearest Doug, I cannot tell you how sorry I am about Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. I love you and always...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Jeanne Jones - St. Louis , MO

“We feel devastated by Kathy's passing. Doug, you and your kids, and the rest of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Jamie and Sonja Skerbeck - MI

“Paul,Suzie,Tracy,and Travis, My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time at the death of your beloved Kathy. I can...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: mary ellen devine - leawood, KS

“ALTHOUGH WORDS CANNOT BEGIN TO EASE THE SORROW OF YOUR LOSS, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN THE PRAYERS OF SO MANY WHO CARE ALTHOUGH THE TIME OF...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Janee Larsen - Seminole, FL

“I just wanted to say that I am so so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Although we lost touch after high-school,...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Anne M Anderson (Nichols) - MO

“Susie and Paul I was so sad to hear about Kathy. I am so sorry for you and your family. Keep the good memories close and know you are in our...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Sharon Orr - mission hills, KS

“We know you are in a better place. Rest in peace, sweetheart. Dad and Mom ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Paul & Susie Lyon

“The Staff of the Johnson County Chapel wishes to express our sincere condolences to the Flora family. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Johnson County Chapel


Kathryn Elizabeth Lyon Flora, age 43, of Prairie Village KS passed away November 7, 2011, from complications related to cancer. During her last year of life, she courageously rejected conventional palliative chemotherapy and radiation treatments to participate in a one-of-a-kind FDA approved trial at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City MO. This willingness to risk the unknown gave her several months of precious life and hopefully advanced the search for a cure for cancer.

Kathy was born in Kansas City MO on July 10, 1968, to Paul T. Lyon and Susan Fehlig Lyon. She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion high school ('86), attended the University of Missouri at Columbia as a member of Delta Gamma Sorority for two years and earned her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Columbia College. She was a Belle of the American Royal (BOTAR) in the class of 1992. Following graduation, she pursued her lifelong interest in fashion by serving as a manager in several departments of the Nieman Marcus department store in St. Louis MO, before ending her career there as manager of the Couture Designer Apparel Department. After 7 years of courtship, in April, 1995, she married Douglas Boyd Flora who she had met while attending the University of Missouri. Together, they had two children, D. Bryce Flora, age 13, and Reagan Elizabeth Flora, age 12.

Kathy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Louis C. and Betty Stansbury Fehlig of St. Louis MO and her paternal grandparents, Robert W. and Helen Walker Lyon of Carrollton MO. Survivors in her immediate family, in addition to her parents, husband and two children, include her sister, Tracy Lyon Tetrick and husband Charles Tetrick, brother, P. Travis Lyon, Jr., and 3 nieces and nephews, Kathryn Tetrick, Chase Tetrick and Courtenay Tetrick. Other survivors include Douglas' parents, Dennis B. Flora, Judy Flora and Nancy Colville Flora, Douglas' sister and brothers, Amy Flora Holland and husband Eric, Dean Flora and wife Holly Graven Flora and Geoff Rezutko and wife Donna and nieces and nephews, Jacob, Josie and Chase Holland and Sam, Ryan and Ethan Flora.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Unity Temple, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

Memorial contributions are requested in lieu of flowers and may be made in Kathryn Flora's honor to CaringBridge, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 6032, Albert Lea MN 56007-6632 or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City MO 64114 or to the Lance Armstrong Foundation at www.Livestrong.org/tribute . CaringBridge is an organization, which facilitates web based communications between people experiencing health challenges and their circles of friends and loved ones. Kansas City Hospice provides end of life palliative care and other services to patients and their families. LiveStrong is affiliated with the Lance Armstrong Foundation and is a charity that inspires and empowers people affected by cancer.

Fond memories and condolences
for the family may be left at
www.johnsoncountychapel.com
(Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons
Johnson County Chapel,
11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.
(913)451-1860)