Kathy Ann Wise of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at age 76. 

She was born on May 12, 1950, to Gene and Mary Lou (Sarver) Brown in Natoma, Kansas. 

She grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1968. Kathy began her career alongside her father at The Gene Brown Company, where she developed her office skills. Her dedication and commitment continued over the years, eventually leading to a long career with the City of Plainville, from which she retired.

She married Bob Wise on August 16, 1968. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2019. 

The most important thing in Kathy’s life was spending time with her family. She had a wonderful gift for making others laugh and was always finding ways to bring a smile to those around her. Kathy had a generous and giving heart and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Her kindness, wonderful sense of humor, and generous spirit touched so many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Kathy enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures, including gardening, cooking, reading, and playing cards. She loved a good, intense game of Wahoo with her children and grandchildren. Those games were always filled with laughter, competition, and a little bit of yelling. She had absolutely no mercy—she didn’t care who you were, family or not; she was there to play and win! Some of our best memories were made gathered around that game board, laughing until our stomachs hurt. 

She was a member of Rainbow Girls, Eastern Star 4-H, and the Plainville Rescue Squad. 
She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Brown, of Hays; children; Craig (Mindi) Wise, Mike (Charlotte) Wise, all of Plainville, and Julie (Arthur) Cole, of Blanchard, Oklahoma; sister, Debra Brown, of Topeka; sisters-in-law, Mary (Wise) Workman, of Natoma, Tonya Wise, of Ellsworth, Sharyl Brown of Hays, and Donna Brown of Plainville; 13 grandchildren, Colton (Jaci) Wise, Kristen Wise, Ashley Wise (fiancé Dakota Yost), Dillon Cole (significant other Matt Doud), Paige (Tyler) Peterson, Zeb Cole, Skyler Wise (fiancé Makenzie Oberle), Riley (Megan) Wise, Courtney (Hunter) Kindlesparger, Trinity Wise, Grace, Abby and Sarah (Reyna); 9 great-grandchildren with an additional two on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Wise; father, Gene Brown; brothers, Tom Brown and Don Brown; and grandson, Brayden Wise. 

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Plainville Cemetery. A visitation was held on Sunday, from 4-6 p.m., at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Online condolences may be sent to www.plumeroverlease.com