ULYSSES – Naomi Ellen Appling, 46, died Sept. 25, 2024.
She was born March 23, 1978.
She married Scott Appling Aug. 12, 2016. He survives.
She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and wife and had steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, which became stronger with each day.
She fought her chronic medical problems heroically despite a medical system by which she was so often misunderstood.
Prior to moving to Ulysses, she worked as a laboratory assistant and phlebotomist in both large and small hospitals, always expecting more from herself than from anyone else.
Survivors include her mother, Paula Keener, La Cross; sons, Ethan Glenn, Layton, Utah, and Jason Glenn, La Crosse; siblings: David Riddle and wife, Deidra, Lochbuie, Colo., Laura Riddle, La Crosse, and Jeremy Bilson, Lyons; stepfather, Cliff Riddle, Otis; 13 nieces and nephew; sister-in-law, Libby Bliss; stepdaughter, Claire Appling; stepson, Ian Appling; and mother-in-law, Sandy Rector.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton Bilson.
• A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at the Rose Garden at 2350 E. 8th Street in Hays.
Memorials are suggested to the National Organization for Rare Disorders at rarediseases.org or in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
