Salina Post
Governor Laura Kelly has ordered for flags to be flown at half staff across the state, in honor of former Kansas Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Wilson who passed away.
The order will take in effect on from sunup Tuesday, April 7 to sundown Thursday, April 9.
Wilson passed away on Saturday, April 4 following a battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of Justice Wilson's passing,” Governor Kelly said. “Throughout her long career as an attorney, judge, and justice, she served Kansans with integrity and character. My sincere condolences go out to her family, friends, and former colleagues during this difficult time."
Wilson served on the highest court from 2020 to July 2025, when she resigned after her diagnosis.
Chief Justice Eric Rosen said in a statement Saturday on behalf of the court that Wilson “faced her illness with optimism and great courage.”
“Justice Wilson was a deeply principled woman whose enduring faith and commitment to the law were evident in her work as an attorney, judge, and justice,” Rosen said. “She was drawn to the law as a champion for people who needed help advocating for their rights, a trait that carried over to her tenure as a judge.”
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