Mildred "Jean" Kostka

Mildred “Jean” Kostka
September 4, 1939 - October 23, 2021

Mildred “Jean” Kostka, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on October 23, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC. She was born in Lynchburg, VA and lived the majority of her life in Florida. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael D. Kostka of Flint, Mi, her parents Joseph and Elise Amiss, her brother Joseph (Billy) William Amiss and son, Bruce Hal Davis, of Mary Esther, FL.
Jean is survived by two daughters Vicky Woodrum Rohrer (Bill) and Wanda Davis Sutton (Rahn) - all of Raleigh, NC; and son, Michael Wayne Davis (Julie) of Radford, VA.; grandchildren Chelsey Woodrum, Tyler Woodrum, Kyleigh Sutton Albrecht (Josh), Gray Sutton and Reid Sutton. She is also survived by four step children, Michael, Mathew and Andy Kostka, all of Michigan and Lorrie Pardee of Jacksonville, Florida. She is survived by her sister, Betty Jo Steuart (Jimmie) and brother, Carroll P. Amiss (Carole) all of Lynchburg and Madison Heights VA.
Jean worked in the funeral home industry for over 20 years. While living in Sun City, FL, she was very active in her Homeowner’s Association, the Purple Butterflies Red Hat Society and dancing, especially ballroom and tap. She loved traveling and a good margarita. Her favorite event she looked forward to every year was sitting around the campfire after Thanksgiving dinner, sharing stories with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, having served as a Deacon for 3 years.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Florida National Cemetery, where her ashes will be placed with those of her husband Mike and son, Bruce Hal. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sun City Center Emergency Squad or Security Patrol, as well as Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh NC.