Janis (Simmons) Kessinger

Janis (Simmons) Kessinger, formerly of Cherryvale and Independence, Kan., departed this life on March 14, 2019 in Derby, Kan.. Janis was born Jan. 11, 1937 in Wichita, Kan., the eldest daughter of Millard and Mildred (Randle)Simmons.
Janis graduated from Wichita State University. She taught physical education and coached many sports including swimming, basketball, tennis and track during her 20 plus years as an educator. Janis married Byrl D. Kessinger in Wichita Dec. 23, 1961.
Janis was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Byrl; daughter. Kathryn (Kessinger) Darner; and sister. Judith Schultz.
She is survived by her children, Kristina (Derek) Orndoff, Kelly (Rocky) Kolb and Kevin (Kristy) Kessinger; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sister, Jeanne Patterson.
Memorials may be sent to Camp Kesem, 10586 E. Pico Blvd no. 196, Los Angeles, Calif. 90064, or the website campkesem.org.
Private services are planned.
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