Sylvia "Jeanne" Finnell

1937 - 2017

Sylvia "Jeanne" Finnell obituary, 1937-2017

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Sylvia Finnell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2017.

Jeanne, 80, passed away June 15, 2017. She was born in Kansas City, MO. She is preceded in death by her parents Constance A. and Ray M. Christianson, and brother Charles R. Christianson. Jeanne enjoyed her retirement from Cessna Aircraft Co. by spending time with her grand kids, and creating amazing art. She is survived by her daughter, Shawna Olberding (Richard); grandchildren, Shawn M. Finnell (Rebecca), and Connor A. Olberding, one great grandchild, Meredith J. Finnell, brother Terry L. Christianson, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. A visitation will be held on Thursday June 22, 2017 from 9:00 -10:00 am, followed by a Funeral service, at Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209. Memorials may be made to The Kansas Humane Society.

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