JENESE LYNN KRYSA

1950 - 2015

May 8, 1950 - Sept. 24, 2015 Jenese Lynn Krysa of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away at the age of 65 at LSMC September 24, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on May 8, 1950. Jenese was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Guthrie. Jenese is survived by husband, Mitch Krysa, son, Jonathan Krysa (Stacy), her first grandson that is on the way. Also surviving brother, James Guthrie (Judy) of Prairie Village, Kan., Robert L. Guthrie Jr. (Karen) of Raytown Gary Guthrie of Raytown, Dale Guthrie (Lisa) of Raytown, Linda Stevinson (Dale) of Blue Springs, David Guthrie of Merriam, Kan., Judy Ferrell (Jon) of Overland Park, Kan., and Philip Guthrie (Kim) of Rogersville, Mo. Jenese was a very driven and committed individual all her life. She excelled academically in high school and in her senior year won the Declamation Competition in the Literary Contest. She was active in publishing the yearbook serving as Senior Editor and was elected Best Bluffer in the Senior Ballot. She always had a positive attitude and could make anybody laugh. Jenese obtained an Associate's Degree from Longview Community College, and a BSBA and MBA from CMSU. As a graduate student at CMSU she attained a perfect 4.0 GPA and won the Reid Hemphill Award as the top graduate student at the University. She taught Accounting at Longview Community College for several years. Jenese's real passion was that of her family and home. She was a full time mother and raised a wonderful son, guided her husband in his career, and designed and built landscaping and decks at her home. She was also passionate about considering others and helping them before herself. She always gave of herself to anyone and made sure that any visitor to the home was comfortable and well fed. She was well known as an excellent cook. Jenese was the first in her family to be Baptized and remained a Christian throughout her life. She served as a secretary at the Greendale Baptist Church while growing up in Kansas City. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Wed., Sept. 30, at Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee's Summit. Interment will follow services at Longview Cemetery, 12700 SE Raytown Road, Kansas City. Donations to the Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the Langsford Funeral Home. Make checks payable to Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund.