Jeanne Marie Pringle, 89, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at her home.

 

She was born on March 20, 1937, in New Jersey to Nelson Ross and Louise Kay (Kingsley) Matthews. Jeanne grew up and attended school New Jersey, graduating from Neptune High School.

 

Jeanne served her country proudly in the United States Air Force before embarking on a career with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier and later in distribution.

 

In her leisure time, Jeanne enjoyed cooking and baking, often sharing her delicious creations with neighbors and friends. The joy of her life was her grandchildren, who she loved more than words can express.

 

Jeanne's memory will be cherished by her surviving family: her daughter Diane Pringle, her son and daughter-in-law Nelson and Elsa Pringle, her grandchildren Lorelei Pringle and Allen Pringle, her brother Nelson Ross Matthews, Jr., and her sister-in-law Betsy Matthews She is also survived by her best friend, Janet Klein. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Sr. and Louise Matthews, her son Quicey Pringle, and her brother, Robert Matthews.

 

A graveside funeral service will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, south of Dennis, Kansas, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. with Chaplain Tom Scott officiating.

 

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