Berna "B.D." Wiley

Berna Deane 'B.D.' Wiley, 79, of Salina, passed away Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at her residence. Miss Wiley was born in Rural Lincoln County, KS on January 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Richard and Norma (Tracy) Wiley. She was a school teacher for many years at numerous schools. She retired at Soderstrom School in Lindsborg. B.D. was always involved with music. She played saxophone in several area dance bands. B.D. was also a member of Faith Word Fellowship in Salina. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Oscar) Wenthe, of Sylvan Grove, Kansas; brothers, Tracy (Karen) Wiley of Slidell, Louisiana, and Gary (Angela) Wiley, of Greeley, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the at Hammer Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Monday, November 15th. Friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4-6. Memorial contributions may be made to the Black and Gold Band of Tescott High School, 305 North Minnesota Avenue, Tescott, Kansas 67484-9721; or Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina, Kansas 67401.