Gerri Lynn Roach, 44, passed away Sept. 10, 2023, at her home in Great Bend. She was born Sept. 25, 1978, to Mike and Linda (McLean) Copeland, in Hutchinson. She married David Roach Sept. 13, 1997, at Great Bend. 

A longtime Great Bend resident, Gerri was a cattle rancher and secretary for WGC Trucking. She also had worked for Orscheln’s and Holy Family School in the past. She was a member of the Methodist faith. Gerri enjoyed cooking, gardening and camping, as well as tending to the cattle. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Gerri was known for “adding color to the dark”, always making the best out of the day.

Survivors include, her husband, David Roach; two sons, Wyatt Roach and Garrett Roach; and a daughter, Caitlyn Roach all of the home; her parents, Mike and Linda Copeland of Sylvia; a sister, Melissa Copeland Roach and husband Shannon of Great Bend; and Dixie.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rosary held at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will take place at the Roach Family Farm in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society or Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS.  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 12, 2023