Jean K. Yanda, age 66, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1955, in Haven, Kansas, to Kenneth and Hazel (Wilson) Morris. On August 5, 1977, she married Joseph Yanda in Oakley, Kansas.
Jean taught school at several locations including pre-school at St. Mary's School in Ellis and serving as a para at the Hays Area Children's Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, and VFW Auxiliary all of Ellis. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, arts and crafts.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Ellis; a son, Dean Yanda of Ellis and daughter-in-law Emily Yanda of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Jessica Smith and husband Jon of Baltimore and Amanda Cross and husband Casey of Hays; as well as two grandchildren, Ayden, and Ella Yanda.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, Bernard Morris and a twin brother, Dean Morris.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021, at St. Mary's catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Daughters of Isabella or the VFW.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]. Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.