Audrey Maley

Audrey Maley, age 92, of Moran, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1933, to Robert and Helen Moore in Wells, Kansas. Audrey attended Moran High School and later earned her associate degree from Allen County Community College, reflecting a lifelong love of learning that guided both her career and her heart.

Audrey dedicated her life to service, education, and hard work. She began her career as a school teacher and librarian during the 1953 to 1954 school year. She married Bobby Maley on January 1, 1955, and they returned to Kansas where she embraced life as a devoted farm wife from 1955 to 1975. She and Bobby later owned and operated Moran Auto Parts from 1975 to 1988, and Lincoln National Insurance in Fort Scott from 1988 to 1992, before she returned to her true calling at the Moran Public Library, where she served until her retirement.

Audrey had a gentle spirit and found joy in life's simple blessings. She loved birds, especially red and blue ones, cherished her barn cats, and took quiet pride in a life well lived and faithfully given to others. Her memory will be fondly cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobbie Dale Maley; her brother, Wayne Robert Moore; and her great-grandson, Silas.

Survivors include her children: Barbara Watkins, Barry Maley, Harry Maley, Peggy and husband Daryl Mathews, and Dale and wife Nancy Maley; fifteen grandsons and five granddaughters; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her sisters: Shirley and husband Bob Boyd, June McDowell, and Vickie Foster; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A funeral service for Audrey Maley will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the chapel at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Hwy 54, Iola, Kansas 66749. The family will greet friends just prior to the service at 1:00 PM on December 29, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Burial will follow the funeral service in Moran Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to the Moran Senior Citizens Center or the Moran Public Library. Memorials may be mailed to or left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.