Joan Faye "Jody" File, the daughter of Elvin and Ruby (Vignery) McElroy, was born on June 12, 1933 in Jewell City, Kansas. She passed away on June 23, 2021 at her home near Courtland, Kansas at the age of 88 years, and 11 days.

Jody was a 1951 graduate of the Mankato High School. She was a member of the Lovewell Methodist Church where she taught the Children's Choir. On February 9, 1952 she was united in marriage to Merle Lee File in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  To this union 5 children were born.  She was a member of the MNO (Monday Night Out) Bridge Club and the 8-12 Bridge Club.

Jody was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin McElroy, Ruby Billing and Millard Billing; an infant son, David John, her husband Merle; along with two sisters, Darlene Smith and Joyce Bradrick.

She is survived by four children: Jerald File, Superior; Debra Murray of Mankato; James File, (Pat) Courtland; Sharon Kvasnicka (Lane) Andover. Eight Grandchildren:  Cody Murray, Cara Robinson, (Donny); Chrissie Harris, (Morgan); Justin Kvasnicka, Brett Kvasnicka , and Tyler Kvasnicka, Krista McKay, (James); Amanda Reisenweber, (Alex); and 13 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren along with a host of family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 10:00 am from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Matt Ehlers officiating.

Music was "Amazing Grace," with Carlita Price as the organist and Stephanie Thayer as the soloist.

Pallbearers Cody Murray, Justin Kvasnicka, Tyler Kvasnicka, Brett Kvasnicka, Morgan Harris and Alex Reisenweber. Honorary Pallbearers were Brandon Broeckelman, Donny Robinson and James McKay.

Interment was in the Rosemound Cemetery, south of Hardy, Nebraska.

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Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.