Hannah Marie Jones
Hannah Marie Jones, 30, Biology Lecturer at Wichita State University, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Rosary at 6:00 pm, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Viewing will be from 9:00 - 10:00 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Holy Savior Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her grandparents, Larry and Marge Grelinger, Harold and Betty Jones.
Survived by her mother, Mary (Brian) Cordel of Lenexa, KS; father, Rodney (Kristie) Jones of Wichita; sisters, Sarah (Anthony) Passannante, Kailee Jones, Alexis (Benjamin Kindred) Linnebur; boyfriend, Holden Eisiminger; aunts and uncles, Ronald (Linda) Jones, Linda (Ben Crawford) Kirby, Bart (Melissa) Grelinger, Paula (Kirby) Kisslinger; step-siblings, Tyler Cordel, Taia (Cordel) Delano, Hannah Ball, Addison Ball.
Hannah was born in Wichita, KS on November 6, 1994 to Rodney Jones and Mary (Jones) Cordel. She was the youngest of 4 girls. Hannah always had a creative spirit and during her younger years, engaged in Music Theater for Young People. She graduated from Independent High School in 2013 and her athletic abilities landed her a volleyball scholarship at Kansas Wesleyan University, where she began attending classes that fall. Her athletic abilities were not confined to the court, but carried over to the mountains, where she enjoyed snowboarding and hiking.
Hannah’s hobbies included geocaching, camping, reading, low-budget sci-fi movies and her annual birthday trip gazing at the stars. She was a talented artist, and her love for art really came to life when she began working at Michael’s in the framing department. She created paintings, beautiful stained-glass pieces and unique mixed media art works.
Hannah had a love for all things space and science and performed astrobiology research under a NASA-funded grant at Wichita State University, where she graduated this past December with a degree in micro-biology. After completing her degree, she remained at the University as a Biology lab instructor and to continue her research.
Hannah was an avid lover of her 4-legged kids - her dog Grizzly, and two cats, Frank and Bean.
Memorials have been established with: Beauties and Beasts, 114 S. Pattie, Wichita, KS 67211; and Wichita State University Biology Department c/o WSU Foundation, 1845 Fairmount St., Campus Box 2, Wichita, KS 67260.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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I did not really know her – she was a sweet neighbor of ours. Always very nice to talk too and a fellow Animal lover. Just a really sweet girl.
Beautiful. Beautiful picture. Beautiful tribute. Praying for the family and all those who love Hannah.
I will never forget her mile wide smile and her playful mischievousness. Godspeed Hannah.
Mary and family, you have Chris and i deepest sympathies and prayers. She was a very beautiful woman and such intelligence you described here. May the good Lord embrace you all and you continue to find comfort in all your memories with her.
She was my lab teacher, very bright, smart teacher always smiling and sharing a positive vibes in classroom. I hate to see that this happened. I will never forget about her.
I had the pleasure of teaching Miss Hannah guitar for a few months when she was 12 or 13. She was a natural. I remember Hannah as an old soul, very musically inclined, joyful, energetic, dynamic, hilarious, slightly ornery and completely lovable. Thinking of her makes me smile. Hannah was an incredibly special girl and I have no doubt – a one of a kind woman. I wish I could have known her all grown up.
I am so very sorry that her life was cut so short. You all are in my heart and prayers.
So bright, funny, passionate, caring and loving. These are the few words that fits, Hannah’s personality to tea. She was one of the most inspiring persons iv’e ever met in the classroom. Words can’t express how thoughtful she is not only as a lab instructor but as a person. The best T.A. in the world. R.I.P Hannah.
My brother married Hannah’s sister, so the Jones girls are all like family to me. Hannah was incredibly sweet and ridiculously funny. I always got so excited when I would get to see her because she brightened up any room she was in. She was also very smart, creative, and artistic. We bonded over our love for animals, art, and nerdy things. We even got to meet a celebrity at a Comin Con together. One time, I mailed her a potato just to make her laugh. She loved it. I loved her. I miss her so much. I will always remember her.
You’re home safe now, Hannah. Rest in peace. We will see you again someday. ❤️
For a parent, the loss of a child is a pain that words cannot heal. We were so very sorry to hear of Hannah’s passing. I know nothing we can say will ease your pain and we wish your entire family peace and love. Hannah’s love for animals was so wonderful and we are donating to the Beauties & Beasts in her loving memory.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Hannah and family.
Hannah your laughter and spark will be deeply missed.
On behalf of The Independent School, we offer our deepest condolences. Hannah was a terrific volleyball player and artist and will be greatly missed. May she continue to hike amongst the stars forever.
Hannah, I cant imagine you not being here. The idea of a tree growing in memory of you makes me smile. We love you! -John & Dani Galloup
Rather it was a geocache in Nebraska, a resort in Arizona, a drink in Nashville, meeting each other in the middle of nowhere Texas, or being home in Kansas we really made some memories the 2 and a half years we were together. Setting up a tent below freezing at El dorado lake in the middle of the night just to go camping, taking me to the mushroom rock park I never knew existed, looking at the stars from the castle at Coranado Heights, traveling to a Missouri forest staying in a sweet teepee while I was afraid coyotes would come, we really had a lot of fun.
Life pulls us in different directions and even though we no longer spoke to one another I was always rooting for you from afar. When anybody asked about you I told them how incredibly smart you are and how happy I was when I learned you went to school to finish your degree, and that I was just glad it appeared you were doing well and wished you the best.
Praying for your family and friends during this painful time.
Rest in peace, Hannah.
Where ever you are, I know you’ll make an adventure out of it too. 🖤
– Danielle
Our deepest condolences to Hannahs parents, family and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
My deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
I was always so excited when I saw Hannah on my schedule for her hair appointment. We would always cause a scene at the salon by laughing so hard. I can hear her laugh perfectly as I’m typing this. The first time Hannah came in to get her hair done she told me she was working at the frame department at Michaels- I immediately asked – “so what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever framed?” I won’t share here what it was but we had the biggest laugh about it. And from that day on I felt like Hannah was not just a client but a friend. I will miss her dearly. And I will be thinking about her dear sisters, her lovely mom, and her wonderful dad during this difficult time.