Anne Marie Nichols

Anne Marie Layton Nichols, Overland Park, KS was born June 22, 1971 in Coffeyville, KS. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House. Anne Marie battled pancreatic cancer for 16 months, always with courage and grace and never with complaint. Anne Marie was beautiful inside and out and will be remembered for her gentle and kind spirit. She loved being with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Anne Marie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Kansas State University in 1993, majoring in Radio/Television. She worked in production at KFDA-TV in Amarillo TX and KTUL-TV in Tulsa OK. Most recently she was traffic manager at KMBC/KCWE TV in Kansas City MO where she was recognized as Employee of the Month for Outstanding Service. Prior to her diagnosis she spent time teaching at the Legacy Christian Church preschool. In 2005 she became a full-time homemaker supporting her sons' many activities. She loved to watch their baseball, basketball and soccer games, play the piano, and spend time outdoors. In 2007 she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer and had just celebrated her 5-year milestone. In May, the family traveled to Florida where they treasured every moment together at Disney World and on the beach where she had the opportunity to fulfill a life-time dream of swimming with dolphins.

Anne Marie is survived by her devoted husband, Scott and loving sons, Seth and Raleigh, her parents R.E. and Pat Layton, brothers Jeff Layton and wife Patrice, Matt Layton and wife Julia, sister Carrie Bernauer and husband Rick, mother-in-law Joan Nichols, sister-in-law Marcy Walker and husband Mike, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

Visitation Thurs. June 6, 6:00-8:00pm,Memorial Service Fri., June 7, 2p.m., Legacy Christian Church, 10150 Antioch, Overland Park, Burial Saturday, June 8, 11:00 Lake Creek Cemetery, Bartlett KS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Learning Quest Seth & Raleigh Nichols c/o Amos Family, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee KS 66203 or to the American Cancer Society.