Mary J. Nichols

Mary J. Nichols, 87, Retired Executive Secretary of Administration at Via Christi – St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, March 16, 2018, at University Congregational Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Byge and Edith Miller; husband, Melvin Nichols; sister, Lyla Vaughn. Survived by her children, Linda (Cliff) Sneed of Wichita, Lynn (Sherry) Nichols of Andover, Lydia Craig of Wichita; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Gilbert Miller; sister, Joyce Rhoads. Memorials in her name have been established with: University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS, 67226; Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.