Oct 19, 2023

Tess Couch, age 40

Posted Oct 19, 2023 10:11 PM

Larned – Tess Viola Couch, 40, passed away October 18, 2023.

She was born August 19, 1983 in Larned, the daughter of Gerald Raymond and Lee Anne Stueckemann Williams. A lifetime area resident, she was a longtime employee for Larned State Hospital.

She was of the Christian faith. Tess enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, cruising around, doing her make-up, and loved spending time and shopping with her girls.

She was married to Shawn Couch. They later divorced.

Survivors include: mother, Lee Anne Williams, Larned; two daughters, Alexandria Couch, Larned and Samantha Couch, Ellsworth; sister, Luci Williams, Larned; nephew, Deacon Martin, Larned; significant other, Gina Perez, Larned; two dogs, Elway and Toshi.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Williams.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Samantha Couch Cancer Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.