Marsha A. Bayless, 57, died March 10, 2010, at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 16, 1953, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Gene and Fern Smith Bayless. She graduated from Nickerson High School in 1971. Marsha was an avid pet lover and had worked for the Hutchinson Humane Society.


Survivors include: her father, Gene Bayless of Hutchinson; a brother, Steve Bayless and wife Vicki of Burrton; aunt, Faye Abildgaard of Hutchinson; and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fern Bayless.

Memorial graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday March 15th, 2010, in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Charles Kerr, Jr. presiding. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter in care of the mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal message for the family.