Kay Lynne Swisher, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1938, in Junction City, KS, to Francis A. and Lillian (Fischer) Schorling.

Kay was raised in Salina and graduated from Salina High School in 1956. She was joined in marriage to John Lee Swisher on March 9, 1956. Kay worked in school food service for USD 305 for over 40 years. In her free time she loved to crochet and enjoyed camping and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 43 years, John Sr.; daughter, Terri Cole; and brother, Francis “Red” Schorling.

Survivors include her children, John Swisher Jr. (Teresa), Kim Lemon (Junior), and Sue Prater (Fred); grandchildren, Uriah Swisher (Emily) and Brooke Swisher, Alisha Cooper and Danielle Lemon, April Prater and Fred Prater Jr. (Amanda), Kent Wood (Jamie) and Kira Wood; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother, Steve Schorling.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Gypsum Valley Cemetery, E Hobbs Creek & S Donmyer Rd, Gypsum, KS.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.