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JoAnn Serna Francis Obituary

Serna Francis, JoAnn K., 74, retired customer service from Diversefoam Products and Retention Assistant from the Wichita Eagle. She was a life time member of the VFW Post 112, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. JoAnn passed away June 2, 2009. Viewing will be 12-5 p.m, Thursday at Resthaven Mortuary. Rosary 7 p.m Thursday with a Mass 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Andrew A. Serna II, Roger J. Francis; son, Andrew A. Serna III; daughters, Jessica L. Serna, Sandra K. Serna, one stepdaughter; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Brungardt. JoAnn was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. Her survivors include: son, Randy J. Serna of Kansas City; daughters, Cynthia Serna, Kandi Serna both of Wichita; six step-daughters; grandchildren, Jamie Smart, Andrea Wilcox, Danielle Serna of Augusta, Tiffany Ackerson, Randilin Serna, Rudolph Bledsoe of Kansas City. Rayna Serna, Wichita, Tiffany Slagle, Broken Arrow, OK, Nicholas Serna AME3, Oak Harbor, WA, Alexandra Adams, Sapulpa, OK, Wesley Childs, Tulsa, OK, Abigail Saenz, Wichita; sister, Patty Kramer Nacognoches, Texas. There are 19 great-grandchildren. She will always be treasured and missed by many family and friends. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2009.

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Kandi Serna

December 24, 2009

Mom, well it's Christmas Eve...Won't be the same without you here...Missing you bunches throughout these holidays...Just doesn't feel right to me...But I'm trying to make it happen for us that are left here...Just wanted to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the rest of the family...Love you Always, Kandi

Kandi Serna

October 17, 2009

Well Mom another late night for me....Yep you got it, I can't sleep...No matter what I do, sleep just won't come...I am doing well, have been a little under the weather lately.... But your FAMOUS last words "this to shall pass"...Which I'm sure it will...I miss you so much, but you are never far from my thoughts or heart...I hope you are resting well now, and all the pain and suffering are gone....You gave it your all and thats all anybody could ask for...I love you so much and will miss you until we meet in a much greater place....Always in my thoughts, each and every day...Love your daughter, Kandi

Kandi Serna

June 17, 2009

Mom, It's been a little over 2 weeks since your passing...We are all doing well but still hurt from missing you so much...Life won't be the same without you here but you will forever be in our hearts and mind...May you rest in peace from here on out....One day we will all be together again...So until then I say goodbye...With much love, Your daughter Kandi

Vicky (Miller) Dinges

June 14, 2009

Dearest Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I send my love and positive energy to you all. Remember that her spirit is with you always. Keep open for her signs.

Meredith Russell

June 7, 2009

I am so sorry to hear that JoAnn has passed. She was a great friend and we had many outings while we worked at the Wichita Eagle.

I know how much she loved and cared for her family. Though I never met many of her kids, I felt like I knew them, through her stories and memories of all of them.

She will be missed by me and my husband, who shared many late night dinners with her over the years.

Our sincere condolences to all the members of her family and may you all have peace in sorrow knowing JoAnn made a big impact on many lives.

Alexandra Adams

June 5, 2009

i love you grandma

Sharon Schmeidler

June 5, 2009

My condolences for your loss of a very great woman. She and I worked together at Falcon, which she got the job for me and taught CCD at St Annes together. I will miss her very much. My prayers are with you all.

Shelly Henderson

June 4, 2009

Dear Kandi and family, I am so sorry about your Mom. She always treated me as family. She always seemed to be the "cool" Mom that everyone wanted to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.God Bless.

Barbara Montgomery

June 4, 2009

What a Wonderful Friend/2nd Mom. JoAnn has always been a Special Person in my life. She always had time for everyone, and I don't think she ever met a stranger. She was a kind and loving Lady. I will Miss Her!!

Janette Brungardt

June 4, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to your Mom. She helped me a lot with the Brungardt Book I have been putting together.

Kathryn Ann (Miller) Ross

June 4, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Becky Goines

June 4, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss - your mother was one of a kind - she always treated all of us as if we were her own kids. I can remember our swimming pool times and your dad messing with your mom to get her fired up and us girls laughing. I also remember the wonderful tacos (of course made with potatoes) being made by your mother.
Becky Goines (kimbell)
Wichita, ks

Joni

June 4, 2009

I am sorry for your loss, I always remember your mother for her taco's and all the fun my parents had with yours. I can still see them dancing in the living room. I will treasure these memories always. Joni Ewing (Mainzer)

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