Winnona Kay Thompson was born January 4, 1949, in Hardtner, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father Dale Wilhite. Winnona is survived by her husband of 50 years, Arthur Gene (Joe) Thompson; mother Norma Wilhite; two children Christopher (Carrie) Thompson and Erin (Cary) Hayes;, and six grandchildren, Carter, Baleigh and Bennett Thompson, Abigail, Elizabeth and Evan Hayes.

After graduation from Hardtner High School in 1967, Winnona went on to Pratt Community College and received her associate’s degree. It was here that she met Joe, and after a short courtship, they were married on June...