Gaylene F. Rupert, 70, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born Sept. 29, 1950 in Salina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert, and Helen (Wilcoxon) Hillan.
Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Jon Rupert of the home; sons, Ryan Rupert of Olathe, Lance (Deb) Rupert of Overland Park; grandchildren, Aidan Rupert of Kansas City, Griffin Rupert of Kansas City, Hannah Rupert of Kansas City.
After high school, Class of '68, Gaylene graduated from the Academy of Hair Design and after passing the State Board Certification, worked for Boykins in Salina. She enjoyed her time at UMB, Central National Bank and Mister Penguin Tuxedos, but her final and most enjoyable employment was being a paraprofessional at USD 305 and assisting those kids in the classroom and on the track and field team at Salina High School South.
Gaylene's life was devoted to her loving husband of 49 years, her two children, and her grandchildren. She absolutely loved being a wife, mother, and grandparent, and genuinely cared for others. She was the life of the party, enjoyed riding her husband's motorcycle, going to concerts, traveling, watching old movies, decorating her house, and most of all, creating memories with her families and friends. She loved a strong margarita and had a wicked sense of humor. Gaylene had the good fortune to be loved by many people in life, and she will be missed terribly. May Gaylene's name always be a blessing.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2 hours prior to her 2:00 p.m. funeral service at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E Crawford, Salina.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.
For online condolences contact Roselawn at www.roselawnsalina.com