Louise Y Atherly was born on February 14, 1930, Northeast of Strawn to Orlin Kenneth and E. Lucille Woods Atherly.

She grew up there and graduated from Strawn High School in 1948. During her life she had worked as a telephone operator and as a salesperson for B&F Clothing and Pamida.

Louise died on April 14, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Kenneth, Glen, and Duane, and a sister, Colleen.

Louise is survived by her brother, Don Atherly, New Strawn, two sisters, Marjorie Holmer and her husband Richard, Topeka and Joan Atherly, Burlington, several nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

A private graveside was held at the Graceland Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association and may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839.