HUGOTON – Jamee Elizabeth (Sewell) Perez, 42, died Friday, June 21, 2024.
She was born Aug. 17, 1981 to Mike Sewell and Thea (Rosel) Schnittker.
She married Joshua Perez March 17, 2011. He survives.
She graduated from Hugoton High School in the spring of 1999 before continuing her education at Seward County Community College and graduating as a registered nurse. She had a longstanding goal to attain her Bachelor of Science in nursing, which she went above and beyond achieving by graduating with cum laude honors in December 2022.
She devoted her career to caring for elderly patients, dedicating her time and expertise to assisting with the needs of those affected by memory impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Her travel adventures took her to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Florida Keys, Panama Beach, Nashville, the Colorado mountains, Lake of the Ozarks, California, the Grand Canyon, Houston, San Antonio, and Miami.
Her empathy extended beyond people to animals, and she had a unique bond with creatures of all kinds, often rescuing stray or rescue animals and providing them with a loving home.
A talented singer, she had a voice that could lift spirits and bring people together. She was fearless and her performances at family events were always a highlight, showcasing not just her vocal talent, but her ability to connect with and bring people together through music.
Survivors also include her father, Mike Sewell and wife, Elsy; mother, Thea Schnittker and stepfather, Will Schnittker; children: Weston and wife, Bailey, Cami, and Caiden; grandmothers, Betty and Shirley; brothers, Michael and wife, Chrissy and Derek; sister, Kristen and husband, Austin; grandchildren, Leland and Wrenley; aunt, Valerie; uncle, Lynn; sister-in-law, Jessica and husband, Baby, and April; brothers-in-law, Eric and Manuel; and five beloved rescue dogs: Milo, Laya, Lulu, Blaze, and Roxy.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jarrel Sewell; and uncle, Clay Rosel.
• Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton, with Reverend Rudin Din presiding.
Burial will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton.
Friends may call from 12 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton.
Memorials are suggested to the Jamee Perez Children’s Educational Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St., Hugoton, KS 67951.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
