Jolene “Jo” Marie (Prax) Hensley-Kimsey, 44 of Pacific Junction, IA was born Oct. 11, 1968 in Omaha, NE. She was raised in Pacific Junction and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1987. She earned her associate degree from Iowa Western. Jo was an accomplished vocalist and won the Outstanding Vocalist Award her senior year in high school. She also participated in speech and drama, but singing was her passion.
Jo was the proud mother of Joshua and Jeremy. She was of the Baptist faith. Jo was previously employed as a deaf interpreter and worked for several agencies as a caregiver for individuals with special needs. She was recently united in marriage on Sept. 1, 2012 in Pacific Junction, IA to Don Kimsey. Though their time together was brief, they had fun and enjoyed singing karaoke. Jo entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Dec. 30, 2012 at the Hospice With Heart facility in Glenwood.
Preceding Jo in death were her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Don Kimsey of Pacific Junction, IA; sons, Joshua Cooper of Council Bluffs, IA; Jeremy Hensley of Glenwood, IA: mother, Betty Jo Prax of Pacific Junction, IA: brother, Eldon & wife Kim Prax & their children of Haslet, TX; sister, Christine & husband Jeff Christensen & their sons of Buckeye, AZ; extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation:Monday, December 31, 2012
6:00 PM
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Service:Wednesday, January 2, 2013
1:30 PM
212 S.Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
16 Condolences
Jo you will be missed very much,you will be in my heart forever. you and i had a lot of great times.keep an eye out on the rest of us here,for my dear freind you are in better place. love you.
Sleep easy little sis…we will all see you again. Love and Miss you,
Your big brother Eldon
Jolene I am going to miss you so much until we are together again. You will forever be my baby sister and the boys Aunt Jo. Rest sweetheart, you deserve it. Love your big sister Chrissy
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time
You will be greatly misses Jo. I have so many great memories from high school and us.
may the Lord be with you. Tell Mom and Dad I love them and miss them. I know Mom will be there to welcome you home. I love you Jo.
You were a great friend and your smile and laughter will ring in the heavens now that the heavenly choir has you to take over.
You will be dearly missed my sweet friend. I know you will up above peeking down on everyone and that puts a smile on my face. Until we see each other again my friend. You will live in my heart forever. I’ll love you Always!
Betty, Eldon, & Chris–We are so sorry to hear of Jolene’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. She will always be with you all in your hearts & your memories.
Jim, Connie Clark
Kim, Kevin & Family
Jamey & family
I know you are in Heaven laughing and smiling down on us all and keeping a special eye on your family. I thank God that I was able to know and grow up with you. You have touched so many people in your short time on this earth, but you made such a wonderful impact on each and every one of us. I will cherish the memories! You will be missed, Jolene!
Prayers of strength, peace and comfort for your family.
Such a special friend taken way to early, our thoughts and prayers are with your family, there is never a good bye but an until we meet again. You will be missed by all who knew you, Love Your friends Jamie Schraer & family.
Dear Betty & Family,
My thoughts and prayer are with all of you. But Betty mostly you; as we were such good friends growing up; you and your family were there for all of us when we lost Jack. I don’t know what I/we would of done without all you did. I wish I could be there for you but we have the flu or I would be. Please know you all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith guide and help carry you all through this until you see her again. God Bless All of you!
Dear Betty Jo & family: Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. So very sorry for your loss. May you feel comfort knowing others are thinking and praying for you all. Carol Robertson
Jo, Heaven has a beautiful new angel! Say hello to my momma for me! You have so many other angels waiting for you! We will miss you so much here on earth. So many wonderful memories my friend! We will see you again one day….Love you.
My love and prayers to the whole family at this difficult time. I have many happy memories of Jo in high school, including music contests, choir, plays, etc. Rest in peace, Jo. So much love surrounds you and will now carry you home.
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.. So sorry to hear of her loss. She was such a wonderful gal. Love to your family…
Mary and Marvyn Fernald
I am so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. My prayers are with your family. May you find comfort in her memories, and in God’s grace, strength and presence.
What a sad day when you left the earth. I will always remember your smile and laughter. My thoughts and prayers to everyone mouring her loss.
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