Erma JoAnn "Jody" Drevets

Erma JoAnn “Jody” Drevets, 92, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Dr. Curtis Drevets, and survived by her brother Dr. Marion Hammarlund of Riverside, CA, and three sons, Dr. Wayne (Michele) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Dr. Douglas (Becky) of Edmond, OK; and Brian (Carolyn) of Wichita; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Born in Maple Hill, KS, March 8, 1931, to Milton and Verna Hammarlund, Jody graduated from Topeka High and Kansas State University with a business education degree. She taught at Hamilton and Manhattan High School before marrying Curtis in 1954. Jody raised three boys along with serving as Sedgwick County Medical Auxiliary President, librarian at Wichita Collegiate, and Director of Women’s Ministry at First Evangelical Free Church, as well as speaking about her faith in Christ at numerous Christian Women’s Connection events in Kansas and Nebraska.  She also served alongside her husband on more than thirty international missions trips.  Known for her warm and joyful outlook, Jody encouraged others wherever she went.  Jody loved people and left a legacy of prayer, outreach, hospitality, and joy.  Visitation with family and friends, 6-8 pm, Friday, March 24, at Cozine LIfe Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.  Memorial Service 2:30 pm, Saturday, March 25, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1825 N. Woodlawn. 

A memorial has been established with:

Women’s Ministry at First Evangelical Free Church

1825 N. Woodlawn

Wichita, KS 67208

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