CLEVENGER, Joanne (Crismas) - b. September 26, 1932 - d. December 19, 2016

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Joanne "Jody" (Crismas) Clevenger, 84, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born September 26, 1932 in Howard, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Hattie (Davis) Crismas.

Joanne attended Howard High School, graduating with the Class of 1950.  She went on to attend Coffeyville Junior College in Coffeyville, Kansas, Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas, and Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, graduating in 1958 with her Master's degree.  She taught 1st and 2nd grades for USD #259 in Wichita before retiring after 39 years in 1992.  During this time, she received the Outstanding Reading Teacher Award as well as being a Wichita Eagle All-Star Teacher.

Joanne married Eldon Clevenger on August 12, 1955 at Riverside Christian Church in Wichita.  She was a member of Deltz Zeta Sorority and a member of the National Narcolepsy Network.  Through her membership with the Narcolepsy Network, she traveled extensively for twelve years attending conventions as well as maintaining a local narcolepsy network in the midwest.

Joanne took great pride in her flower gardens.  She loved to go "junking" and had immeasurable love for animals, especially her cats.  She will best be remembered for her extreme generosity to anyone who asked for her help.

Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eldon Clevenger; her parents, Clarence and Hattie Crismas; and her grandparents, Brice and Rebecca Davis and James and Melissa Crismas. 

The funeral service for Joanne will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.  Interment will follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and the American Heart Association.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)