Jo Ann Schneider

She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1948. She married Walter Schneider, the love of her life, on August 27, 1949. They had 70 wonderful years together!

She worked as a seamstress when her children were young, working from her home. After her children were a little older, she worked for the IRS as a tax examiner.

She was actively involved at Hickman Mills Community Christian Church for almost 70 years and was an Elder Emeritus. She was well-known as “the ham and bean dinner” lady and was involved in many activities at the church, including Christian Women’s Fellowship, quilting, and teaching Vacation Bible School. She was a member of the Order of True Kindred with titles of Past Worthy Commander of Keystone Conclave in Grandview MO, Past Worthy Grand Commander of the State of Missouri, and Past Worthy Supreme Commander of the USA and Canada. She was a Campfire Girls leader and a PTA officer at her children’s schools. She belonged to a Red Hat group, a Bunko group, and played dominoes with her neighborhood group.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Gwendolyn Ocamb, her brother Bud Ocamb, and her loving husband, Walter K. Schneider.

She is survived by her children Marla Seck (Leo) of Leawood, Kansas and Dean Schneider (Paula) of Raymore, Missouri. Her grandchildren Michelle Hodge (Chad), Douglas Seck (Geri), Corey Schneider (Josie), and Stacey Johnson (Ryan). Her great-grandchildren Juliet Schneider, Avery Hodge, Lynlee Hodge, Zander Hodge, Graham Seck, and Merrick Seck.

Jo Ann was an amazing wife and mother and loved being with her family more than anything else, especially her great-grandchildren. Her Christian faith was endless. She loved people and made friends easily. Her favorite pastimes were playing cards with her family, sewing, making crafts, and quilting. She loved to bake - her specialties included Povitica bread and homemade cookies. She really enjoyed watching the Royals games on TV.

The family would like to thank Carnegie Village and Residential Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Jo Ann in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her honor to Hickman Mills Community Christian Church.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral at Hickman Mills Community Christian Church, 5809 Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, May 9th at 11:00am. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00am. Immediately after the funeral, there will be a luncheon for all in the church fellowship hall. Committal to follow at 2:30 at Highland Park Cemetery, 4101 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.