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Jodi Brack-Simmons, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 20, 1945, in Newton, to Charles and Gladine (McClure) Smith.
Jodi graduated from Newton High School in 1963 and later attended Butler Community College. She was an administrative assistant for USD 308 middle schools for many years. Jodi was a volunteer for RSVP and Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer and board member for the Friendshop at the Hutchinson Public Library. She belonged to the Hutchinson Retired School Personnel Association. Jodi enjoyed bowling, bunko, her flower garden, dogs, and loved the color purple. More than anything she loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Jodi knew no strangers and welcomed all with a warm heart and open arms. Everyone was drawn to her charisma and larger than life personality. Her smile lifted the darkest spirits and her laugh could thaw the coldest heart.
On May 27, 1967, she married Robert Brack in Hutchinson. They shared 21 years before his passing on July 30, 1988.
Jodi is survived by: daughters, Jerri Brack-Bowman (Bret), Maize, Robin Brack-Zapata, Wichita; grandson, Gavan Brack Zapata, Wichita; granddaughter, Gabrielle Renee Zapata, Las Vegas; brother, Jerry Smith, Newton; and dear friend, Ann Heider, Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Brack.
Celebration of life will be 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Friday or 9:30 am to 11 am Saturday with family present at Elliott Mortuary. After the burial friends are invited to join the family at 1:30 pm for lunch at Church of the Brethren, 1600 N Severance, Hutchinson. The family also requests everyone incorporate something purple into their attire to honor and celebrate Jodi's memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Joy Animal Rescue Mission or Jodi Brack-Simmons Memorial Fund for her grandchildren, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Jodi Brack-Simmons, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 20, 1945, in Newton, to Charles and Gladine (McClure) Smith.
Jodi graduated from Newton High School in 1963 and later attended Butler Community College. She was an administrative assistant for USD 308 middle schools for many years. Jodi was a volunteer for RSVP and Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer and board member for the Friendshop at the Hutchinson Public Library. She belonged to the Hutchinson Retired School Personnel Association. Jodi enjoyed bowling, bunko, her flower garden, dogs, and loved the color purple. More than anything she loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Jodi knew no strangers and welcomed all with a warm heart and open arms. Everyone was drawn to her charisma and larger than life personality. Her smile lifted the darkest spirits and her laugh could thaw the coldest heart.
On May 27, 1967, she married Robert Brack in Hutchinson. They shared 21 years before his passing on July 30, 1988.
Jodi is survived by: daughters, Jerri Brack-Bowman (Bret), Maize, Robin Brack-Zapata, Wichita; grandson, Gavan Brack Zapata, Wichita; granddaughter, Gabrielle Renee Zapata, Las Vegas; brother, Jerry Smith, Newton; and dear friend, Ann Heider, Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Brack.
Celebration of life will be 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Friday or 9:30 am to 11 am Saturday with family present at Elliott Mortuary. After the burial friends are invited to join the family at 1:30 pm for lunch at Church of the Brethren, 1600 N Severance, Hutchinson. The family also requests everyone incorporate something purple into their attire to honor and celebrate Jodi's memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Joy Animal Rescue Mission or Jodi Brack-Simmons Memorial Fund for her grandchildren, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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Jodi Brack-Simmons, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 20, 1945, in Newton, to Charles and Gladine (McClure) Smith.
Jodi graduated from Newton High School in 1963 and later attended Butler Community College. She was an administrative assistant for USD 308 middle schools for many years. Jodi was a volunteer for RSVP and Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer and board member for the Friendshop at the Hutchinson Public Library. She belonged to the Hutchinson Retired School Personnel Association. Jodi enjoyed bowling, bunko, her flower garden, dogs, and loved the color purple. More than anything she loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Jodi knew no strangers and welcomed all with a warm heart and open arms. Everyone was drawn to her charisma and larger than life personality. Her smile lifted the darkest spirits and her laugh could thaw the coldest heart.
On May 27, 1967, she married Robert Brack in Hutchinson. They shared 21 years before his passing on July 30, 1988.
Jodi is survived by: daughters, Jerri Brack-Bowman (Bret), Maize, Robin Brack-Zapata, Wichita; grandson, Gavan Brack Zapata, Wichita; granddaughter, Gabrielle Renee Zapata, Las Vegas; brother, Jerry Smith, Newton; and dear friend, Ann Heider, Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Brack.
Celebration of life will be 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Friday or 9:30 am to 11 am Saturday with family present at Elliott Mortuary. After the burial friends are invited to join the family at 1:30 pm for lunch at Church of the Brethren, 1600 N Severance, Hutchinson. The family also requests everyone incorporate something purple into their attire to honor and celebrate Jodi's memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Joy Animal Rescue Mission or Jodi Brack-Simmons Memorial Fund for her grandchildren, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Jodi Brack-Simmons, 77, of Hutchinson, died July 27, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born October 20, 1945, in Newton, to Charles and Gladine (McClure) Smith.
Jodi graduated from Newton High School in 1963 and later attended Butler Community College. She was an administrative assistant for USD 308 middle schools for many years. Jodi was a volunteer for RSVP and Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer and board member for the Friendshop at the Hutchinson Public Library. She belonged to the Hutchinson Retired School Personnel Association. Jodi enjoyed bowling, bunko, her flower garden, dogs, and loved the color purple. More than anything she loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Jodi knew no strangers and welcomed all with a warm heart and open arms. Everyone was drawn to her charisma and larger than life personality. Her smile lifted the darkest spirits and her laugh could thaw the coldest heart.
On May 27, 1967, she married Robert Brack in Hutchinson. They shared 21 years before his passing on July 30, 1988.
Jodi is survived by: daughters, Jerri Brack-Bowman (Bret), Maize, Robin Brack-Zapata, Wichita; grandson, Gavan Brack Zapata, Wichita; granddaughter, Gabrielle Renee Zapata, Las Vegas; brother, Jerry Smith, Newton; and dear friend, Ann Heider, Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Brack.
Celebration of life will be 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Friday or 9:30 am to 11 am Saturday with family present at Elliott Mortuary. After the burial friends are invited to join the family at 1:30 pm for lunch at Church of the Brethren, 1600 N Severance, Hutchinson. The family also requests everyone incorporate something purple into their attire to honor and celebrate Jodi's memory.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Joy Animal Rescue Mission or Jodi Brack-Simmons Memorial Fund for her grandchildren, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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