JOHNSON – Walburga “Walli” Everett, 78, died Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses.
She was born Dec. 21, 1946 to Anton and Johanna (Heider) Schwarzbauer.
After completing high school, she went to work in a sewing factory.
She married Richard Everett March 24, 1966 in Augsburg, Germany. He preceded her in death.
She was a stay at home mom and an avid gardener.
After James and Peggy graduated, she went to work at the elementary school as a cook.
She was very crafty and loved to sew, crochet, knit and quilt, and she learned how to paint using different medias in her late 50’s.
She was a member of VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Johnson.
Survivors include son, James Everett and wife, Colleen; daughter, Peggy Susan Bradley and husband, Jeff; granddaughter, Caitlin Evertt-Klaus and husband, Joe; grandson, Leighton Everett Bradley; and great-grandchildren, Ayden Small and Adelynn Smith.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Joshua Smith; two sisters; and one brother.
• Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson.
Memorials are suggested to the Joshua B. Smith Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
