Connie J. Cortright

Connie Jean Cortright, 50, of Olathe passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. Connie was born August 4, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Braymer High School in 1978. After High School she attended Missouri Western and received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, in 1998 she received her MBA from Baker University.

Connie was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, where she was active as Extraordinary Minister as well serving as a Church Sacristan, Chairman of the Stewardship Committee, and assisted with the RCIA program. She loved making jewelry with beads and was learning how to make silver jewelry from her father.

Connie enjoyed being active in her church and spending time with her friends and family, especially her granddaughter Grace and was looking forward to the arrival of her granddaughter Morgan in June.

Connie is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Tom; a son Joseph Jeffers and wife Meaghan and granddaughter Grace; her father Edward Wilds, Sr.; mother, Margaret Wilds; brother, Edward Wilds, Jr.; a sister Teresa Weddle; her twin brother Craig Wilds; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Paul's Parish Relocation Fund, 900 S. Honeysuckle, Olathe, Kansas 66061.

Vistation and Services

A rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Olathe, visitation will follow from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the Church, with burial at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.