MARY JEAN WELLS
1928 - 2017
Obituary
Mary Jean Wells passed away peacefully
on Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2017) in the presence of family.
Mary Jean was born on Jan. 24, 1928, in
Newton, and lived her entire life in the Newton and Wichita area.
Her husband, Donald Bradford Wells; a
son, Gordon Hubbell Wells; two grandsons; and a great-grandson
preceded her in death.
She is survived by three of her four
children, including Lyndon Oliver Wells and wife Marty of Wichita,
Anne Wells Wright of Overland Park and Susan Wells Aniello and
husband Tom of Firestone, Colorado; nine grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren, all of whom referred to her as "Duck."
Mary Jean grew up in Newton, attended
MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, and graduated from the
University of Kansas in 1950. She and Brad made their home in Newton
for 46 years until Brad's passing in 1996. In 2002, Mary Jean moved
to Larksfield Place in Wichita, where she lived until her death.
Mary Jean was a wonderful wife and
mother to her four children, serving as a volunteer leader at school
events, scout activities and other events surrounding her children.
She remained an avid Jayhawk fan throughout her life. She was a
life-long member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Newton and
served the church in many roles. She was a talented seamstress and a
great cook, along with many other talents.
A memorial service for Mary Jean will
be held at 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14, 2017) at St. Matthew's Episcopal
Church in Newton. Private family committal services will precede at
Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
Mary Jean's family is grateful to the
wonderful staff at Larksfield Place in Wichita who saw to her
continued care and to the staff of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice who
added additional care for her in recent weeks.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been
established with the Wells Community Endowment of the Central Kansas
Community Foundation in Newton. Contributions may be sent to Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home, 120 East Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
