Kathy Suzanne Darrah

Kathy Suzanne Wyly Cochrane Darrah, 55, of Olathe, Kansas, died Monday, January 11, 2021. A Life Celebration will be held later this year when it is safe for friends and family to gather.

Kathy was born April 4, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri to Sandra Lee Fromson Wyly and Lyle Jerome Wyly. Kathy grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas where she attended Tomahawk Elementary, Broadmoor Junior High, and Shawnee Mission West High schools. She remained in the Kansas City area residing in Paola, Osawatomie, Lake Lotawana, and Olathe.

Kathy is survived by her children: Thomas, Alex, and Emmaline Cochrane; her father and stepmother: Lyle and Sandra Johnson Wyly; her siblings: Nancy Wyly Moneymaker (Will), Mark Wyly, and Stephen Wyly (Donna); husband: Michael Darrah; and uncle: John Fromson (Lydia). Kathy was proceeded in death by her mother Sandra Fromson Wyly.

Kathy’s joy in life was her beloved and adored children. She became a single parent early in her children’s school years, overcame many challenges and raised her children to be successful, independent, and caring adults. Kathy always enjoyed health and fitness. As a youth she competed in cheerleading, swimming, and softball. When her children were older she became an avid runner, biker and swimmer and competed in triathlons and half marathons.

Through her many life experiences and occupations, she displayed her love for others, especially seniors, children, and animals. She served by working or volunteering in schools, animal hospitals/clinics, and facilities for the elderly.

Family and friendships were very important to Kathy. She supported nieces and nephews by attending birthdays, celebrations, and sporting events. She leaves many cherished and life-long friends.

Kathy’s smile is shining in heaven and she is now in peace with her beloved savior.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to a non-euthanization animal shelter of your choosing such as Friends of the Friendless (fofanimalrescue.org) and Wayside Waifs (waysidewaifs.org).