Naomi Jean Moddrell
May 14, 1929 ~ January 1, 2022
Naomi Jean Moddrell, died on January 1, 2022. She was 92. Spending summers at her grandparents’ farm in Central Kansas, Jean would graduate from Hutchinson High School, attend Kansas State University and join Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She would marry Don Williams and have two children: Jeff and Nancy. Widowed early in marriage, she returned to Wichita and would remarry Joe Moddrell, Jr. also with two children: Randy and Kathy. Outside of being a homemaker, Jean established a needlepoint shop, spent time with the Junior League, and was a puppeteer for a local kids TV program. Jean’s life was filled with friends, family, and time spent at Grand Lake. Preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Pearl; brother, Virgil; husband, Joe; and step-son, Randy. Survived by son, Jeff; daughter, Nancy; step-daughter, Kathy; grandchildren, James, Peter and Marie; and great-granddaughter, Ellanor. A private ceremony will be held at Old Mission Mausoleum. A memorial has been established with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 7404 E. Killarney Pl., Wichita, KS 67206. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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It was always a joy to see Jean anyplace we met. Her smile was so winning and her manner gracious. When she had to remain near home, I always looked forward to coming for a visit, bringing the flowers or communion from the church which she always enjoyed. She will certainly be missed.
Modrell family, I’m so sorry to hear about your moms passing. She was a great person & a friend. She was always so friendly when I would see her. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ken Olander
Jean was a dear friend to my mother for almost 70 years, and to the rest of our family for almost that long. She was a force of nature who was fiercely and consistently supportive of the people she cared about, her family in particular. We will all miss her. Jeff and Nancy we are so sorry for your loss. Tretbar Family