Theda Nichols

Theda Nichols, 88, of KCK passed away Feb. 13th. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tues., Feb. 18th at Chapel Hill-Butler, 701 N. 94th St, KCK. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wed., Feb. 19th at the funeral home with interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Hospice.

Theda was born Aug. 3, 1925 in Ha Ha Tonka, MO, to Roscoe and Sophia (Gibson) Jackson. She lived her childhood in Lebanon, MO until she met her husband of 47 years, Charles, who passed away in 1989. She had two brothers and one sister, all of whom have passed. Theda is survived by all 8 of her children, Peggy Elliott of Overland Park; Charles D. Nichols of Basehor; Dennis Nichols of Basehor; Pamela Van de Berghe of Shawnee; Dick Nichols of Basehor; Patricia Moss of Garnett; Penny Wilson of Harrisonville, MO; and David Nichols of Belton, MO. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

“Mom, You worked so very hard throughout your life and sacrificed so much for your children, and some grandchildren as well. You gave us all so very much, never thinking about yourself, always thinking about us. Your life was not easy, and it became so much more difficult recently but through it all, you could still manage a smile for us whenever we would see you. Words cannot even begin to express how much you will be missed, Mom. You will forever remain in our hearts. Hearts that are filled with so much gratitude for all that you gave to us, hearts that are filled with so much love for you. Thank you, dear mother, for the gift of life that you gave us, for all that you did for us, and for the joy that you gave us just by being our mother. We will always love you.”