Jody Ellen Evans, 50 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, November 21, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday evening, November 24, 2010 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Jody was born January 3, 1960 in Canton, Ohio to Gerald and Barbara (Ross) Lang. She spent her early life in Ohio graduating from Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio. She had also graduated from the Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Associated. Jody worked as a training coordinator for KCPT before becoming disabled. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. She is survived by; her ex husband James Evans of Independence, MO; 3 daughters, Christina Taylor, Jamie Evans and Amanda Evans all of Independence, MO and a brother, Jeff Lang of Independence, MO.