Lena Elizabeth Thomas, age 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Lena was born April 21, 1932. Lena Elizabeth Thomas (Jodts), a longtime resident of Independence, MO, passed away at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Lena was born to Victor J and Mary C (Lawrence) Jodts in 1932. She is one of three children born of the union.
Lena was born in Kansas City, MO and attended Glennon High School. She later moved to Independence and lived in Independence her entire life. She married Ronald Thomas in 1952 and remained married until his dhttps://admin.mem.com/sso/newde/10758891#contententry/generalinfoeath in 2020. She worked for the Pace School Bus Company for many years, driving a bus and later working in administration. She recalled fondly many of the bus riders and told many a story of their antics.
Lena loved the lake and fishing and enjoyed the many friends whom she and Ron met and would continue to meet throughout the years.
She was never far from a piece of dark chocolate .
She was a generous and giving person and was a friend to everyone that knew her. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church.
Lena loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and besides her husband, they were the light of her life. She is survived by her sons; Michael (Sylvia) and Larry (Denise); her daughter, Janet; sister, Nancy Whisler, and many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, her parents Victor and Mary Jodts, brother Victor Jodts, Jr. and son-in-law, Larry Clark (Janet).
A Visitation for Lena will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64133.
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