Hannah Jane Mudge passed away on March 24 ^th , 2020 at the age of 83.

Jane was born in Greenwood County, Kansas on June 16 ^th , 1936 to Parker Gilmore Cox and Hannah James Cox.

Jane graduated from Madison High School in the Spring of 1954. She then attended Emporia State University (formerly Kansas State Teachers College) where she studied art.

Jane is survived by her loving husband, Harold Lee Mudge, of 62 years. They were married at the Madison United Methodist Church on June 2 ^nd , 1957.

Over the course of her life she had many vocations including being a homemaker, mother, gardener, and servant of God. She also worked on a paint crew and was a teller for Citizens State Bank. She was an avid board member for the Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas where she served for 30 years. She also served on the USD 245 school board from 1969-1978. She was a devoted Christian and attended the United Methodist Church in Gridley where she was an honorary member of UMW (United Methodist Women). She was also a member of EHU. She enjoyed hosting the annual Christmas event.

Jane is predeceased by her parents, five siblings; Nadine Bachelor, Louann Aughinbaugh, Parker (Pete) Gilmore Cox Jr., Ruth Hodge, Jim Cox, and son-in-law; Gary Beyer.

Jane is lovingly remembered by her four children; Garth and Berri Mudge, Amy and Andy Hoffmans, Kara Beyer, Johannah and Robert Snovelle, her ten grandchildren; Maggie Johnson, Caylie Hoffmans, Taylor Cook, RJ Snovelle, Preston Beyer, Chelsea Braden, Tessa Toy, Carson Beyer, Reed Szambecki, Ross Snovelle, and her six great-grandchildren; Mason Braden, Carter Braden, Phoebe Braden, Owen Johnson, Grace Johnson, Leigh Cook, and many nieces and nephews.

Jane enjoyed the simple, beautiful things in life.  Her hobbies included painting, drawing, cooking, sewing, and gardening.  She had a knack for making ordinary things extraordinary, whether it be painting watercolors, continuously expanding her garden, sewing her own clothes, fishing with cane poles, or simply using unexpected objects for decoration or utility. Everyone she knew was welcomed with open arms to join her for a visit on the porch.  She also enjoyed collecting antiques and any objects she determined were charming or interesting.  All of these activities were shared by those she was close with, as her grandchildren retell endless stories of adventures that took place among her flowers and treasures. Jane was whimsical, quirky, and pretended to care about sports for the sake of her loved ones, but her creativity, authenticity, and genuineness were unparalleled and to be admired by anyone she met.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Jones Funeral Home to be given to the Mental Health Center of East Central Kansas.

The family has planned a come and go visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the home of Harold Mudge, 406 Main St., Gridley, KS 66852