Corrine Rae Braswell

Corrine Rae Braswell, 99, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026. Faithful, gentle, and devoted to her family, Corrine left this life in the same way she lived it: quietly, peacefully, and surrounded by the love and support of her three daughters.

Corrine was born in Geneva, Nebraska, to Harry Fredeline McKibben and Laura Hansine Jensen. She grew up alongside her siblings, Calvin Theodore McKibben and Donna Mae McKibben.

After graduating from high school in Alliance, Nebraska, Corrine earned an associate degree from Chillicothe Business College in Missouri. She worked as a stenographer and also modeled for Coty Cosmetics. While attending college, she met the love of her life, Rufus Alva "Jack" Braswell. Their story began when Jack noticed Corrine cheerleading at a football game. What followed was a remarkable love story and a marriage that spanned 72 years.

Though she enjoyed her early career, Corrine often said that her favorite role was being a wife, mother, and homemaker. Later, becoming a grandmother and great-grandmother brought her even greater joy. She poured her heart into nurturing her family, creating a home filled with warmth, kindness, and unconditional love.

Faith was the cornerstone of Corrine's life. She and Jack were active members of Presbyterian churches wherever life took them. As Jack's career required the family to relocate more than 25 times, Corrine would often say, "Everything will be fine when we find our new church home." She faithfully served on church boards, attended and led classes, volunteered in numerous ministries, worked with Economy Corner at Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita, and enjoyed participating in women's circles and the Cruisers group.

Corrine found joy in many simple pleasures. She was a voracious reader who loved books of all kinds and an accomplished seamstress who lovingly made clothing for her daughters, including formal dresses that were later enjoyed by her granddaughters during dress-up adventures. She also enjoyed cross-stitching and lovingly sewed baby quilts for each of her grandchildren. A devoted sports fan, Corrine enthusiastically cheered for the Kansas Jayhawks and remained loyal to the Kansas City Royals through every season.

Known for her generous spirit, Corrine and Jack freely shared both their time and resources with others. She had a special place in her heart for children and mothers and quietly touched many lives through her kindness and compassion.

Corrine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rufus "Jack" Braswell; her parents; and her siblings.

She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory: her daughters, Deborah Tomasek (Wayne), Linda Roberts (Rick), and Rebecca Conaghan (Michael); grandchildren William, Anne, Betty, Charlie, Jesse, Joseph, Benjamin, and Matthew; along with sixteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends who were blessed by her life and love.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice House, 3516 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.